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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.29, 1,322.51 and 296.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.29, 1,322.51 and 296.74 is: 444.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.29 : 1,322.51 = 296.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.29/1,322.51 = 296.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.29x = 1,322.51 × 296.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.29x = 392,441.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,441.62/882.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.80

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