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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882, 1,323.12 and 304.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882, 1,323.12 and 304.72 is: 457.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882 : 1,323.12 = 304.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882/1,323.12 = 304.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882x = 1,323.12 × 304.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882x = 403,181.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,181.13/882
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.12

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