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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.09, 1,324.72 and 298.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.09, 1,324.72 and 298.15 is: 447.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.09 : 1,324.72 = 298.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.09/1,324.72 = 298.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.09x = 1,324.72 × 298.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.09x = 394,969.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,969.78/883.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.26

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