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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.78, 1,326.32 and 473.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.78, 1,326.32 and 473.64 is: 710.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.78 : 1,326.32 = 473.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.78/1,326.32 = 473.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.78x = 1,326.32 × 473.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.78x = 628,198.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,198.20/884.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.00

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