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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.89, 1,326.83 and 299.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.89, 1,326.83 and 299.60 is: 449.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.89 : 1,326.83 = 299.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.89/1,326.83 = 299.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.89x = 1,326.83 × 299.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.89x = 397,516.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,516.80/884.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.23

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