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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.72, 1,325.91 and 445.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.72, 1,325.91 and 445.97 is: 668.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.72 : 1,325.91 = 445.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.72/1,325.91 = 445.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.72x = 1,325.91 × 445.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.72x = 591,316.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,316.08/884.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.37

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