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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.46, 1,321.52 and 436.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.46, 1,321.52 and 436.46 is: 654.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.46 : 1,321.52 = 436.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.46/1,321.52 = 436.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.46x = 1,321.52 × 436.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.46x = 576,781.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,781.83/881.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.35

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