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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.71, 1,322.23 and 304.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.71, 1,322.23 and 304.45 is: 456.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.71 : 1,322.23 = 304.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.71/1,322.23 = 304.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.71x = 1,322.23 × 304.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.71x = 402,552.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,552.92/881.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.56

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