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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.17, 1,321.51 and 447.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.17, 1,321.51 and 447.73 is: 671.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.17 : 1,321.51 = 447.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.17/1,321.51 = 447.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.17x = 1,321.51 × 447.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.17x = 591,679.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,679.67/881.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.47

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