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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.67, 1,323.32 and 471.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.67, 1,323.32 and 471.27 is: 707.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.67 : 1,323.32 = 471.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.67/1,323.32 = 471.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.67x = 1,323.32 × 471.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.67x = 623,638.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,638.66/881.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.34

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