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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.65, 1,324.79 and 438.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.65, 1,324.79 and 438.65 is: 657.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.65 : 1,324.79 = 438.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.65/1,324.79 = 438.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.65x = 1,324.79 × 438.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.65x = 581,110.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,110.32/883.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.62

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