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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.17, 1,326.47 and 299.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.17, 1,326.47 and 299.21 is: 448.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.17 : 1,326.47 = 299.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.17/1,326.47 = 299.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.17x = 1,326.47 × 299.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.17x = 396,893.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,893.09/884.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.89

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