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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.17, 1,323.47 and 297.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.17, 1,323.47 and 297.21 is: 445.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.17 : 1,323.47 = 297.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.17/1,323.47 = 297.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.17x = 1,323.47 × 297.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.17x = 393,348.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,348.52/882.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.89

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