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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.45, 1,321.74 and 448.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.45, 1,321.74 and 448.70 is: 672.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.45 : 1,321.74 = 448.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.45/1,321.74 = 448.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.45x = 1,321.74 × 448.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.45x = 593,058.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,058.13/882.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.06

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