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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.96, 1,338.24 and 447.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.96, 1,338.24 and 447.54 is: 671.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.96 : 1,338.24 = 447.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.96/1,338.24 = 447.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.96x = 1,338.24 × 447.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.96x = 598,915.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,915.93/891.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.46

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