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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.02, 1,323.28 and 297.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.02, 1,323.28 and 297.07 is: 445.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.02 : 1,323.28 = 297.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.02/1,323.28 = 297.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.02x = 1,323.28 × 297.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.02x = 393,106.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,106.79/882.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.69

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