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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.57, 1,328.93 and 446.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.57, 1,328.93 and 446.96 is: 670.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.57 : 1,328.93 = 446.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.57/1,328.93 = 446.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.57x = 1,328.93 × 446.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.57x = 593,969.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,969.67/885.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.72

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