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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.37, 1,332.27 and 443.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.37, 1,332.27 and 443.29 is: 664.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.37 : 1,332.27 = 443.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.37/1,332.27 = 443.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.37x = 1,332.27 × 443.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.37x = 590,588.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,588.94/889.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.05

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