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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.25, 1,322.10 and 304.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.25, 1,322.10 and 304.17 is: 456.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.25 : 1,322.10 = 304.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.25/1,322.10 = 304.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.25x = 1,322.10 × 304.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.25x = 402,143.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,143.16/881.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.33

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