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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.44, 1,316.16 and 444.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.44, 1,316.16 and 444.48 is: 666.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.44 : 1,316.16 = 444.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.44/1,316.16 = 444.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.44x = 1,316.16 × 444.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.44x = 585,006.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,006.80/877.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.72

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