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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.80, 1,326.15 and 421.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.80, 1,326.15 and 421.47 is: 632.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.80 : 1,326.15 = 421.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.80/1,326.15 = 421.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.80x = 1,326.15 × 421.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.80x = 558,927.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,927.47/883.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.41

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