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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.66, 1,327.17 and 299.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.66, 1,327.17 and 299.55 is: 449.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.66 : 1,327.17 = 299.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.66/1,327.17 = 299.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.66x = 1,327.17 × 299.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.66x = 397,552.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,552.41/884.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.39

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