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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.34, 1,325.60 and 299.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.34, 1,325.60 and 299.15 is: 448.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.34 : 1,325.60 = 299.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.34/1,325.60 = 299.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.34x = 1,325.60 × 299.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.34x = 396,548.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,548.43/884.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.41

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