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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.06, 1,316.14 and 444.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.06, 1,316.14 and 444.08 is: 664.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.06 : 1,316.14 = 444.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.06/1,316.14 = 444.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.06x = 1,316.14 × 444.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.06x = 584,471.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,471.45/879.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.88

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