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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.55, 1,322.90 and 448.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.55, 1,322.90 and 448.58 is: 671.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.55 : 1,322.90 = 448.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.55/1,322.90 = 448.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.55x = 1,322.90 × 448.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.55x = 593,424.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,424.24/883.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.64

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