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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.38, 1,323.12 and 443.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.38, 1,323.12 and 443.16 is: 664.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.38 : 1,323.12 = 443.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.38/1,323.12 = 443.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.38x = 1,323.12 × 443.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.38x = 586,353.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,353.86/882.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.51

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