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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.26, 1,325.04 and 298.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.26, 1,325.04 and 298.32 is: 447.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.26 : 1,325.04 = 298.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.26/1,325.04 = 298.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.26x = 1,325.04 × 298.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.26x = 395,279.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,279.85/883.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.52

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