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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.26, 1,321.70 and 304

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.26, 1,321.70 and 304 is: 455.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.26 : 1,321.70 = 304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.26/1,321.70 = 304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.26x = 1,321.70 × 304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.26x = 401,796.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,796.80/881.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.93

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