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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.97, 1,323.15 and 296.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.97, 1,323.15 and 296.95 is: 445.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.97 : 1,323.15 = 296.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.97/1,323.15 = 296.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.97x = 1,323.15 × 296.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.97x = 392,909.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,909.39/881.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.49

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