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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.41, 1,322.64 and 419.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.41, 1,322.64 and 419.49 is: 628.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.41 : 1,322.64 = 419.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.41/1,322.64 = 419.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.41x = 1,322.64 × 419.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.41x = 554,834.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,834.25/882.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.78

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