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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.35, 1,324.53 and 443.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.35, 1,324.53 and 443.70 is: 665.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.35 : 1,324.53 = 443.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.35/1,324.53 = 443.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.35x = 1,324.53 × 443.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.35x = 587,693.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,693.96/883.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.30

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