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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.44, 1,320.72 and 448

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.44, 1,320.72 and 448 is: 671.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.44 : 1,320.72 = 448 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.44/1,320.72 = 448/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.44x = 1,320.72 × 448
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.44x = 591,682.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,682.56/881.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.27

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