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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.82, 1,323.18 and 448.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.82, 1,323.18 and 448.97 is: 673.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.82 : 1,323.18 = 448.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.82/1,323.18 = 448.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.82x = 1,323.18 × 448.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.82x = 594,068.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,068.12/881.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.68

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