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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.55, 1,316.90 and 444.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.55, 1,316.90 and 444.58 is: 665.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.55 : 1,316.90 = 444.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.55/1,316.90 = 444.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.55x = 1,316.90 × 444.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.55x = 585,465.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,465.18/879.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.64

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