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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.04, 1,323 and 304.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.04, 1,323 and 304.90 is: 457.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.04 : 1,323 = 304.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.04/1,323 = 304.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.04x = 1,323 × 304.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.04x = 403,382.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,382.70/882.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.33

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