Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.76, 1,326 and 299
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 883.76, 1,326 and 299 is: 448.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
883.76 : 1,326 = 299 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
883.76/1,326 = 299/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
883.76x = 1,326 × 299 - Step 4: Simplify right side
883.76x = 396,474 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 396,474/883.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 448.62
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