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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.45, 1,321.87 and 304.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.45, 1,321.87 and 304.19 is: 456.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.45 : 1,321.87 = 304.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.45/1,321.87 = 304.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.45x = 1,321.87 × 304.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.45x = 402,099.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,099.64/881.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.18

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