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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.16, 1,325.20 and 444.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.16, 1,325.20 and 444.48 is: 666.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.16 : 1,325.20 = 444.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.16/1,325.20 = 444.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.16x = 1,325.20 × 444.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.16x = 589,024.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,024.90/883.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.95

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