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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.67, 1,326.73 and 422.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.67, 1,326.73 and 422.21 is: 633.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.67 : 1,326.73 = 422.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.67/1,326.73 = 422.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.67x = 1,326.73 × 422.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.67x = 560,158.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,158.67/884.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.18

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