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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.61, 1,322.59 and 304.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.61, 1,322.59 and 304.41 is: 456.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.61 : 1,322.59 = 304.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.61/1,322.59 = 304.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.61x = 1,322.59 × 304.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.61x = 402,609.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,609.62/881.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.68

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