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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.03, 1,323.20 and 296.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.03, 1,323.20 and 296.97 is: 445.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.03 : 1,323.20 = 296.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.03/1,323.20 = 296.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.03x = 1,323.20 × 296.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.03x = 392,949.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,949.22/882.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.51

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