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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.28, 1,325.10 and 298.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.28, 1,325.10 and 298.29 is: 447.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.28 : 1,325.10 = 298.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.28/1,325.10 = 298.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.28x = 1,325.10 × 298.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.28x = 395,264.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,264.08/883.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.50

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