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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.04, 1,317.92 and 446.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.04, 1,317.92 and 446.08 is: 668.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.04 : 1,317.92 = 446.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.04/1,317.92 = 446.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.04x = 1,317.92 × 446.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.04x = 587,897.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,897.75/879.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.80

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