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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.58, 1,315.76 and 444.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.58, 1,315.76 and 444.44 is: 666.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.58 : 1,315.76 = 444.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.58/1,315.76 = 444.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.58x = 1,315.76 × 444.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.58x = 584,776.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,776.37/877.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.35

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