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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.20, 1,326.14 and 299.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.20, 1,326.14 and 299.14 is: 448.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.20 : 1,326.14 = 299.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.20/1,326.14 = 299.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.20x = 1,326.14 × 299.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.20x = 396,701.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,701.52/884.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.66

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