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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.12, 1,330.37 and 448.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.12, 1,330.37 and 448.76 is: 672.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.12 : 1,330.37 = 448.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.12/1,330.37 = 448.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.12x = 1,330.37 × 448.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.12x = 597,014.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,014.62/888.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.22

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