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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.27, 1,322.53 and 442.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.27, 1,322.53 and 442.18 is: 662.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.27 : 1,322.53 = 442.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.27/1,322.53 = 442.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.27x = 1,322.53 × 442.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.27x = 584,798.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,798.52/882.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.83

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