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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.99, 1,326.63 and 422.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.99, 1,326.63 and 422.64 is: 633.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.99 : 1,326.63 = 422.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.99/1,326.63 = 422.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.99x = 1,326.63 × 422.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.99x = 560,686.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,686.90/884.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.55

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