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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.61, 1,323.68 and 419.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.61, 1,323.68 and 419.46 is: 629.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.61 : 1,323.68 = 419.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.61/1,323.68 = 419.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.61x = 1,323.68 × 419.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.61x = 555,235.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,235.25/882.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.09

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