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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.61, 1,328.12 and 447.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.61, 1,328.12 and 447.59 is: 670.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.61 : 1,328.12 = 447.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.61/1,328.12 = 447.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.61x = 1,328.12 × 447.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.61x = 594,450.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,450.99/886.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.48

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