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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.28, 1,324.30 and 443.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.28, 1,324.30 and 443.84 is: 666.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.28 : 1,324.30 = 443.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.28/1,324.30 = 443.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.28x = 1,324.30 × 443.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.28x = 587,777.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,777.31/882.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.20

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