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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.25, 1,325.98 and 473.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.25, 1,325.98 and 473.29 is: 709.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.25 : 1,325.98 = 473.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.25/1,325.98 = 473.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.25x = 1,325.98 × 473.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.25x = 627,573.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,573.07/884.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.72

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