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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.77, 1,329.14 and 423.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.77, 1,329.14 and 423.49 is: 635.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.77 : 1,329.14 = 423.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.77/1,329.14 = 423.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.77x = 1,329.14 × 423.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.77x = 562,870.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,870.85/885.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.46

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