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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.09, 1,331.46 and 448.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.09, 1,331.46 and 448.65 is: 673.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.09 : 1,331.46 = 448.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.09/1,331.46 = 448.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.09x = 1,331.46 × 448.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.09x = 597,361.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,361.18/887.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.39

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