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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.60, 1,329.32 and 474.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.60, 1,329.32 and 474.04 is: 712.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.60 : 1,329.32 = 474.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.60/1,329.32 = 474.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.60x = 1,329.32 × 474.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.60x = 630,150.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,150.85/884.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.36

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