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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.32, 1,325.28 and 445.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.32, 1,325.28 and 445.12 is: 667.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.32 : 1,325.28 = 445.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.32/1,325.28 = 445.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.32x = 1,325.28 × 445.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.32x = 589,908.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,908.63/884.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.08

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