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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.84, 1,323.04 and 304.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.84, 1,323.04 and 304.72 is: 457.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.84 : 1,323.04 = 304.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.84/1,323.04 = 304.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.84x = 1,323.04 × 304.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.84x = 403,156.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,156.75/881.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.18

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