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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.44, 1,323.50 and 413.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.44, 1,323.50 and 413.96 is: 620.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.44 : 1,323.50 = 413.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.44/1,323.50 = 413.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.44x = 1,323.50 × 413.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.44x = 547,876.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,876.06/882.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.86

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