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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.60, 1,324.90 and 443.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.60, 1,324.90 and 443.95 is: 665.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.60 : 1,324.90 = 443.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.60/1,324.90 = 443.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.60x = 1,324.90 × 443.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.60x = 588,189.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,189.36/883.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.67

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