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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.08, 1,373.50 and 447.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.08, 1,373.50 and 447.44 is: 670.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.08 : 1,373.50 = 447.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.08/1,373.50 = 447.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.08x = 1,373.50 × 447.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.08x = 614,558.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,558.84/916.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.86

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