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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.79, 1,326.05 and 445.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.79, 1,326.05 and 445.44 is: 668.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.79 : 1,326.05 = 445.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.79/1,326.05 = 445.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.79x = 1,326.05 × 445.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.79x = 590,673.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,673.48/883.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.35

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