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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.94, 1,326.96 and 445.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.94, 1,326.96 and 445.72 is: 668.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.94 : 1,326.96 = 445.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.94/1,326.96 = 445.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.94x = 1,326.96 × 445.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.94x = 591,452.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,452.61/884.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.35

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