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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.46, 1,324.47 and 335.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.46, 1,324.47 and 335.33 is: 502.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.46 : 1,324.47 = 335.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.46/1,324.47 = 335.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.46x = 1,324.47 × 335.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.46x = 444,134.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,134.53/883.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.72

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