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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.08, 1,324.68 and 298.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.08, 1,324.68 and 298.14 is: 447.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.08 : 1,324.68 = 298.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.08/1,324.68 = 298.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.08x = 1,324.68 × 298.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.08x = 394,938.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,938.60/883.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.23

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