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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.45, 1,315.18 and 443.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.45, 1,315.18 and 443.69 is: 665.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.45 : 1,315.18 = 443.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.45/1,315.18 = 443.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.45x = 1,315.18 × 443.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.45x = 583,532.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,532.21/877.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.03

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