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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.05, 1,322.13 and 296.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.05, 1,322.13 and 296.49 is: 444.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.05 : 1,322.13 = 296.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.05/1,322.13 = 296.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.05x = 1,322.13 × 296.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.05x = 391,998.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,998.32/882.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.42

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