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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.33, 1,323.68 and 297.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.33, 1,323.68 and 297.27 is: 445.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.33 : 1,323.68 = 297.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.33/1,323.68 = 297.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.33x = 1,323.68 × 297.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.33x = 393,488.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,488.87/882.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.97

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