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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.30, 1,323.45 and 305.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.30, 1,323.45 and 305.13 is: 457.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.30 : 1,323.45 = 305.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.30/1,323.45 = 305.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.30x = 1,323.45 × 305.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.30x = 403,824.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,824.30/882.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.70

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