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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.62, 1,335.65 and 445.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.62, 1,335.65 and 445.54 is: 667.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.62 : 1,335.65 = 445.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.62/1,335.65 = 445.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.62x = 1,335.65 × 445.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.62x = 595,085.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,085.50/891.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.42

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