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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.46, 1,315.50 and 444.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.46, 1,315.50 and 444.38 is: 666.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.46 : 1,315.50 = 444.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.46/1,315.50 = 444.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.46x = 1,315.50 × 444.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.46x = 584,581.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,581.89/877.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.22

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