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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.37, 1,326.55 and 299.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.37, 1,326.55 and 299.26 is: 448.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.37 : 1,326.55 = 299.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.37/1,326.55 = 299.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.37x = 1,326.55 × 299.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.37x = 396,976.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,976.72/884.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.88

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