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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.46, 1,322.22 and 448.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.46, 1,322.22 and 448.92 is: 673.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.46 : 1,322.22 = 448.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.46/1,322.22 = 448.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.46x = 1,322.22 × 448.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.46x = 593,571.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,571.00/881.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.40

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