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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.73, 1,323.14 and 448.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.73, 1,323.14 and 448.83 is: 673.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.73 : 1,323.14 = 448.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.73/1,323.14 = 448.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.73x = 1,323.14 × 448.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.73x = 593,862.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,862.68/881.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.52

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