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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.48, 1,337.18 and 404.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.48, 1,337.18 and 404.44 is: 606.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.48 : 1,337.18 = 404.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.48/1,337.18 = 404.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.48x = 1,337.18 × 404.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.48x = 540,809.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,809.08/891.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.64

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