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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.06, 1,320.64 and 447.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.06, 1,320.64 and 447.08 is: 669.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.06 : 1,320.64 = 447.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.06/1,320.64 = 447.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.06x = 1,320.64 × 447.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.06x = 590,431.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,431.73/882.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.38

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