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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.08, 1,322.34 and 448.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.08, 1,322.34 and 448.36 is: 672.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.08 : 1,322.34 = 448.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.08/1,322.34 = 448.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.08x = 1,322.34 × 448.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.08x = 592,884.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,884.36/881.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.91

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