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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.88, 1,365.66 and 448.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.88, 1,365.66 and 448.20 is: 671.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.88 : 1,365.66 = 448.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.88/1,365.66 = 448.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.88x = 1,365.66 × 448.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.88x = 612,088.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,088.81/911.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.24

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