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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.67, 1,328.37 and 474.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.67, 1,328.37 and 474.60 is: 712.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.67 : 1,328.37 = 474.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.67/1,328.37 = 474.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.67x = 1,328.37 × 474.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.67x = 630,449.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,449.38/884.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.64

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