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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.32, 1,329.45 and 424.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.32, 1,329.45 and 424.43 is: 636.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.32 : 1,329.45 = 424.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.32/1,329.45 = 424.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.32x = 1,329.45 × 424.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.32x = 564,258.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,258.46/886.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.63

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