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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.74, 1,327.00 and 299.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.74, 1,327.00 and 299.74 is: 449.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.74 : 1,327.00 = 299.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.74/1,327.00 = 299.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.74x = 1,327.00 × 299.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.74x = 397,755.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,755.23/884.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.57

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