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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.92, 1,331.16 and 449.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.92, 1,331.16 and 449.36 is: 672.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.92 : 1,331.16 = 449.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.92/1,331.16 = 449.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.92x = 1,331.16 × 449.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.92x = 598,170.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,170.06/888.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.92

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