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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.64, 1,326.35 and 415.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.64, 1,326.35 and 415.95 is: 623.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.64 : 1,326.35 = 415.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.64/1,326.35 = 415.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.64x = 1,326.35 × 415.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.64x = 551,695.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,695.28/884.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.64

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