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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.02, 1,323.31 and 297.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.02, 1,323.31 and 297.30 is: 446.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.02 : 1,323.31 = 297.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.02/1,323.31 = 297.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.02x = 1,323.31 × 297.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.02x = 393,419.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,419.32/882.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.05

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