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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.62, 1,324.44 and 335.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.62, 1,324.44 and 335.46 is: 502.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.62 : 1,324.44 = 335.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.62/1,324.44 = 335.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.62x = 1,324.44 × 335.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.62x = 444,296.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,296.64/883.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.81

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