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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.44, 1,314.72 and 444

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.44, 1,314.72 and 444 is: 665.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.44 : 1,314.72 = 444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.44/1,314.72 = 444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.44x = 1,314.72 × 444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.44x = 583,735.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,735.68/877.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.27

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