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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.20, 1,329.48 and 447.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.20, 1,329.48 and 447.36 is: 671.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.20 : 1,329.48 = 447.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.20/1,329.48 = 447.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.20x = 1,329.48 × 447.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.20x = 594,756.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,756.17/886.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.13

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