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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.13, 1,323.43 and 420.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.13, 1,323.43 and 420.53 is: 630.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.13 : 1,323.43 = 420.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.13/1,323.43 = 420.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.13x = 1,323.43 × 420.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.13x = 556,534.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,534.35/883.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.19

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