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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.04, 1,321.60 and 442.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.04, 1,321.60 and 442.28 is: 663.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.04 : 1,321.60 = 442.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.04/1,321.60 = 442.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.04x = 1,321.60 × 442.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.04x = 584,517.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,517.25/881.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.44

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