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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.43, 1,329.78 and 447.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.43, 1,329.78 and 447.68 is: 671.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.43 : 1,329.78 = 447.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.43/1,329.78 = 447.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.43x = 1,329.78 × 447.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.43x = 595,315.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,315.91/886.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.59

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