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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.43, 1,328.28 and 446.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.43, 1,328.28 and 446.68 is: 670.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.43 : 1,328.28 = 446.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.43/1,328.28 = 446.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.43x = 1,328.28 × 446.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.43x = 593,316.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,316.11/885.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.09

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