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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.96, 1,321.86 and 304.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.96, 1,321.86 and 304.16 is: 455.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.96 : 1,321.86 = 304.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.96/1,321.86 = 304.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.96x = 1,321.86 × 304.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.96x = 402,056.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,056.94/881.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.87

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