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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.91, 1,328.30 and 423.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.91, 1,328.30 and 423.08 is: 635.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.91 : 1,328.30 = 423.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.91/1,328.30 = 423.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.91x = 1,328.30 × 423.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.91x = 561,968.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,968.41/884.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.06

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