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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.29, 1,322.03 and 304.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.29, 1,322.03 and 304.03 is: 456.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.29 : 1,322.03 = 304.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.29/1,322.03 = 304.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.29x = 1,322.03 × 304.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.29x = 401,936.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,936.78/881.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.08

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