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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.46, 1,314 and 443.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.46, 1,314 and 443.38 is: 664.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.46 : 1,314 = 443.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.46/1,314 = 443.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.46x = 1,314 × 443.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.46x = 582,601.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,601.32/876.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.72

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