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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.29, 1,323.38 and 297.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.29, 1,323.38 and 297.34 is: 445.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.29 : 1,323.38 = 297.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.29/1,323.38 = 297.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.29x = 1,323.38 × 297.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.29x = 393,497.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,497.02/882.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.99

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