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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.58, 1,328.85 and 441.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.58, 1,328.85 and 441.62 is: 661.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.58 : 1,328.85 = 441.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.58/1,328.85 = 441.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.58x = 1,328.85 × 441.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.58x = 586,846.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,846.74/886.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.92

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