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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.24, 1,323.15 and 297.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.24, 1,323.15 and 297.28 is: 445.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.24 : 1,323.15 = 297.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.24/1,323.15 = 297.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.24x = 1,323.15 × 297.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.24x = 393,346.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,346.03/882.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.85

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