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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.91, 1,324.42 and 467.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.91, 1,324.42 and 467.42 is: 700.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.91 : 1,324.42 = 467.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.91/1,324.42 = 467.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.91x = 1,324.42 × 467.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.91x = 619,060.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,060.40/883.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.37

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