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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.09, 1,324.50 and 444.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.09, 1,324.50 and 444.83 is: 666.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.09 : 1,324.50 = 444.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.09/1,324.50 = 444.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.09x = 1,324.50 × 444.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.09x = 589,177.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,177.34/884.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.42

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