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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.75, 1,323.23 and 304.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.75, 1,323.23 and 304.62 is: 457.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.75 : 1,323.23 = 304.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.75/1,323.23 = 304.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.75x = 1,323.23 × 304.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.75x = 403,087.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,087.48/881.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.15

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