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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.84, 1,322.52 and 304.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.84, 1,322.52 and 304.64 is: 456.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.84 : 1,322.52 = 304.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.84/1,322.52 = 304.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.84x = 1,322.52 × 304.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.84x = 402,892.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,892.49/881.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.88

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