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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.58, 1,325.85 and 439.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.58, 1,325.85 and 439.62 is: 658.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.58 : 1,325.85 = 439.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.58/1,325.85 = 439.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.58x = 1,325.85 × 439.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.58x = 582,863.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,863.55/884.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.92

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