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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.94, 1,328.46 and 446.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.94, 1,328.46 and 446.72 is: 669.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.94 : 1,328.46 = 446.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.94/1,328.46 = 446.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.94x = 1,328.46 × 446.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.94x = 593,449.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,449.65/885.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.85

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