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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.39, 1,325.37 and 298.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.39, 1,325.37 and 298.68 is: 448.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.39 : 1,325.37 = 298.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.39/1,325.37 = 298.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.39x = 1,325.37 × 298.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.39x = 395,861.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,861.51/883.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.12

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