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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.91, 1,324.22 and 444.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.91, 1,324.22 and 444.65 is: 666.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.91 : 1,324.22 = 444.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.91/1,324.22 = 444.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.91x = 1,324.22 × 444.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.91x = 588,805.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,805.58/883.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.14

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