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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.48, 1,325.88 and 422.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.48, 1,325.88 and 422.01 is: 632.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.48 : 1,325.88 = 422.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.48/1,325.88 = 422.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.48x = 1,325.88 × 422.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.48x = 559,534.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,534.62/884.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.62

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