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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.46, 1,326.08 and 421.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.46, 1,326.08 and 421.92 is: 632.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.46 : 1,326.08 = 421.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.46/1,326.08 = 421.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.46x = 1,326.08 × 421.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.46x = 559,500.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,500.73/884.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.59

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