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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.48, 1,327.43 and 473.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.48, 1,327.43 and 473.91 is: 711.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.48 : 1,327.43 = 473.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.48/1,327.43 = 473.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.48x = 1,327.43 × 473.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.48x = 629,082.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,082.35/884.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.25

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