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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.44, 1,326.63 and 299.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.44, 1,326.63 and 299.42 is: 449.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.44 : 1,326.63 = 299.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.44/1,326.63 = 299.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.44x = 1,326.63 × 299.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.44x = 397,221.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,221.07/884.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.12

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