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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.66, 1,315.59 and 444.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.66, 1,315.59 and 444.58 is: 666.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.66 : 1,315.59 = 444.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.66/1,315.59 = 444.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.66x = 1,315.59 × 444.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.66x = 584,885.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,885.00/877.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.41

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