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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.71, 1,330.24 and 476.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.71, 1,330.24 and 476.31 is: 714.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.71 : 1,330.24 = 476.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.71/1,330.24 = 476.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.71x = 1,330.24 × 476.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.71x = 633,606.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,606.61/886.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.56

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