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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.69, 1,327.13 and 299.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.69, 1,327.13 and 299.67 is: 449.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.69 : 1,327.13 = 299.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.69/1,327.13 = 299.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.69x = 1,327.13 × 299.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.69x = 397,701.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,701.05/884.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.54

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