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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.64, 1,325.49 and 298.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.64, 1,325.49 and 298.65 is: 447.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.64 : 1,325.49 = 298.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.64/1,325.49 = 298.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.64x = 1,325.49 × 298.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.64x = 395,857.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,857.59/883.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.99

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