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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.50, 1,336.58 and 446.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.50, 1,336.58 and 446.54 is: 669.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.50 : 1,336.58 = 446.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.50/1,336.58 = 446.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.50x = 1,336.58 × 446.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.50x = 596,836.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,836.43/891.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.47

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