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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.31, 1,325.11 and 298.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.31, 1,325.11 and 298.37 is: 447.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.31 : 1,325.11 = 298.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.31/1,325.11 = 298.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.31x = 1,325.11 × 298.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.31x = 395,365.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,365.70/883.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.59

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