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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.28, 1,324.01 and 420.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.28, 1,324.01 and 420.37 is: 630.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.28 : 1,324.01 = 420.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.28/1,324.01 = 420.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.28x = 1,324.01 × 420.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.28x = 556,574.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,574.08/883.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.12

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