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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.27, 1,325.10 and 298.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.27, 1,325.10 and 298.24 is: 447.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.27 : 1,325.10 = 298.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.27/1,325.10 = 298.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.27x = 1,325.10 × 298.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.27x = 395,202.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,202.85/883.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.43

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