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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.07, 1,326.08 and 299.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.07, 1,326.08 and 299.07 is: 448.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.07 : 1,326.08 = 299.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.07/1,326.08 = 299.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.07x = 1,326.08 × 299.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.07x = 396,588.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,588.18/884.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.59

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