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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.38, 1,326.77 and 473.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.38, 1,326.77 and 473.30 is: 710.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.38 : 1,326.77 = 473.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.38/1,326.77 = 473.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.38x = 1,326.77 × 473.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.38x = 627,960.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,960.24/884.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.06

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