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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.16, 1,323.70 and 443.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.16, 1,323.70 and 443.48 is: 665.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.16 : 1,323.70 = 443.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.16/1,323.70 = 443.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.16x = 1,323.70 × 443.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.16x = 587,034.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,034.48/882.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.45

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