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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.41, 1,327 and 422.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.41, 1,327 and 422.52 is: 633.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.41 : 1,327 = 422.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.41/1,327 = 422.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.41x = 1,327 × 422.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.41x = 560,684.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,684.04/884.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.96

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