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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.74, 1,322.97 and 305.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.74, 1,322.97 and 305.02 is: 457.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.74 : 1,322.97 = 305.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.74/1,322.97 = 305.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.74x = 1,322.97 × 305.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.74x = 403,532.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,532.31/881.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.65

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