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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.58, 1,323.09 and 448.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.58, 1,323.09 and 448.86 is: 673.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.58 : 1,323.09 = 448.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.58/1,323.09 = 448.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.58x = 1,323.09 × 448.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.58x = 593,882.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,882.18/881.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.66

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