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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.79, 1,328.40 and 322.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.79, 1,328.40 and 322.85 is: 484.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.79 : 1,328.40 = 322.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.79/1,328.40 = 322.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.79x = 1,328.40 × 322.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.79x = 428,872.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,872.28/885.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.17

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