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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.21, 1,319.22 and 446.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.21, 1,319.22 and 446.13 is: 669.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.21 : 1,319.22 = 446.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.21/1,319.22 = 446.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.21x = 1,319.22 × 446.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.21x = 588,543.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,543.62/879.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.40

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