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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.46, 1,326.75 and 299.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.46, 1,326.75 and 299.52 is: 449.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.46 : 1,326.75 = 299.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.46/1,326.75 = 299.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.46x = 1,326.75 × 299.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.46x = 397,388.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,388.16/884.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.30

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