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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.50, 1,322.26 and 304.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.50, 1,322.26 and 304.42 is: 456.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.50 : 1,322.26 = 304.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.50/1,322.26 = 304.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.50x = 1,322.26 × 304.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.50x = 402,522.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,522.39/881.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.63

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