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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.37, 1,335.27 and 445.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.37, 1,335.27 and 445.29 is: 667.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.37 : 1,335.27 = 445.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.37/1,335.27 = 445.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.37x = 1,335.27 × 445.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.37x = 594,582.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,582.38/891.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.04

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