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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.69, 1,325.63 and 298.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.69, 1,325.63 and 298.67 is: 448.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.69 : 1,325.63 = 298.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.69/1,325.63 = 298.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.69x = 1,325.63 × 298.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.69x = 395,924.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,924.42/883.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.04

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