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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.84, 1,316.71 and 444.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.84, 1,316.71 and 444.98 is: 667.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.84 : 1,316.71 = 444.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.84/1,316.71 = 444.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.84x = 1,316.71 × 444.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.84x = 585,907.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,907.39/877.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.45

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