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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.52, 1,320.98 and 448.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.52, 1,320.98 and 448.08 is: 671.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.52 : 1,320.98 = 448.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.52/1,320.98 = 448.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.52x = 1,320.98 × 448.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.52x = 591,904.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,904.72/881.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.46

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