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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.06, 1,324.58 and 298.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.06, 1,324.58 and 298.19 is: 447.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.06 : 1,324.58 = 298.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.06/1,324.58 = 298.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.06x = 1,324.58 × 298.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.06x = 394,975.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,975.02/883.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.28

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