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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.94, 1,327.62 and 299.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.94, 1,327.62 and 299.97 is: 450.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.94 : 1,327.62 = 299.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.94/1,327.62 = 299.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.94x = 1,327.62 × 299.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.94x = 398,246.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,246.17/884.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.03

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