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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.38, 1,313.06 and 298.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.38, 1,313.06 and 298.26 is: 447.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.38 : 1,313.06 = 298.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.38/1,313.06 = 298.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.38x = 1,313.06 × 298.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.38x = 391,633.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,633.28/875.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.39

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