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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.47, 1,324.98 and 298.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.47, 1,324.98 and 298.38 is: 447.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.47 : 1,324.98 = 298.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.47/1,324.98 = 298.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.47x = 1,324.98 × 298.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.47x = 395,347.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,347.53/883.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.49

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