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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.25, 1,325.57 and 445.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.25, 1,325.57 and 445.23 is: 667.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.25 : 1,325.57 = 445.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.25/1,325.57 = 445.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.25x = 1,325.57 × 445.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.25x = 590,181.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,181.30/884.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.44

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