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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.40, 1,323.30 and 448.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.40, 1,323.30 and 448.86 is: 673.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.40 : 1,323.30 = 448.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.40/1,323.30 = 448.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.40x = 1,323.30 × 448.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.40x = 593,976.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,976.44/881.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.90

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