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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.21, 1,323.41 and 305.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.21, 1,323.41 and 305.09 is: 457.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.21 : 1,323.41 = 305.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.21/1,323.41 = 305.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.21x = 1,323.41 × 305.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.21x = 403,759.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,759.16/882.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.67

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