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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.28, 1,328.09 and 446.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.28, 1,328.09 and 446.85 is: 670.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.28 : 1,328.09 = 446.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.28/1,328.09 = 446.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.28x = 1,328.09 × 446.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.28x = 593,462.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,462.58/885.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.37

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