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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.56, 1,325.32 and 298.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.56, 1,325.32 and 298.69 is: 448.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.56 : 1,325.32 = 298.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.56/1,325.32 = 298.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.56x = 1,325.32 × 298.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.56x = 395,859.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,859.83/883.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.03

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