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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.44, 1,324.85 and 298.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.44, 1,324.85 and 298.35 is: 447.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.44 : 1,324.85 = 298.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.44/1,324.85 = 298.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.44x = 1,324.85 × 298.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.44x = 395,267.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,267.51/883.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.42

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