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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.43, 1,321.93 and 296.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.43, 1,321.93 and 296.45 is: 444.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.43 : 1,321.93 = 296.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.43/1,321.93 = 296.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.43x = 1,321.93 × 296.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.43x = 391,886.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,886.15/881.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.60

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