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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.28, 1,314.44 and 299.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.28, 1,314.44 and 299.20 is: 448.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.28 : 1,314.44 = 299.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.28/1,314.44 = 299.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.28x = 1,314.44 × 299.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.28x = 393,280.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,280.45/876.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.81

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