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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.62, 1,330.72 and 448.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.62, 1,330.72 and 448.64 is: 672.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.62 : 1,330.72 = 448.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.62/1,330.72 = 448.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.62x = 1,330.72 × 448.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.62x = 597,014.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,014.22/887.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.60

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