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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.42, 1,321.89 and 447.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.42, 1,321.89 and 447.98 is: 671.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.42 : 1,321.89 = 447.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.42/1,321.89 = 447.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.42x = 1,321.89 × 447.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.42x = 592,180.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,180.28/881.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.85

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