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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.04, 1,323.68 and 472.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.04, 1,323.68 and 472.37 is: 708.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.04 : 1,323.68 = 472.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.04/1,323.68 = 472.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.04x = 1,323.68 × 472.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.04x = 625,257.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,257.74/883.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.08

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