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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.45, 1,325.21 and 298.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.45, 1,325.21 and 298.46 is: 447.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.45 : 1,325.21 = 298.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.45/1,325.21 = 298.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.45x = 1,325.21 × 298.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.45x = 395,519.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,519.03/883.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.70

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