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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.55, 1,324.38 and 297.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.55, 1,324.38 and 297.99 is: 446.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.55 : 1,324.38 = 297.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.55/1,324.38 = 297.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.55x = 1,324.38 × 297.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.55x = 394,652.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,652.00/883.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.67

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