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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.33, 1,322.08 and 304.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.33, 1,322.08 and 304.13 is: 456.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.33 : 1,322.08 = 304.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.33/1,322.08 = 304.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.33x = 1,322.08 × 304.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.33x = 402,076.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,076.82/881.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.22

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