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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.44, 1,324.87 and 298.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.44, 1,324.87 and 298.28 is: 447.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.44 : 1,324.87 = 298.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.44/1,324.87 = 298.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.44x = 1,324.87 × 298.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.44x = 395,182.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,182.22/883.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.32

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