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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.37, 1,314.83 and 444.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.37, 1,314.83 and 444.83 is: 666.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.37 : 1,314.83 = 444.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.37/1,314.83 = 444.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.37x = 1,314.83 × 444.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.37x = 584,870.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,870.37/877.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.62

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