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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.10, 1,330 and 424.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.10, 1,330 and 424.48 is: 636.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.10 : 1,330 = 424.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.10/1,330 = 424.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.10x = 1,330 × 424.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.10x = 564,558.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,558.40/887.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.41

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