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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.08, 1,319.34 and 446.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.08, 1,319.34 and 446.36 is: 669.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.08 : 1,319.34 = 446.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.08/1,319.34 = 446.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.08x = 1,319.34 × 446.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.08x = 588,900.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,900.60/879.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.91

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