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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.49, 1,322.39 and 296.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.49, 1,322.39 and 296.44 is: 444.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.49 : 1,322.39 = 296.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.49/1,322.39 = 296.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.49x = 1,322.39 × 296.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.49x = 392,006.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,006.73/881.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.71

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