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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.56, 1,326.82 and 299.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.56, 1,326.82 and 299.69 is: 449.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.56 : 1,326.82 = 299.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.56/1,326.82 = 299.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.56x = 1,326.82 × 299.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.56x = 397,634.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,634.69/884.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.53

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