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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.36, 1,323.66 and 305.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.36, 1,323.66 and 305.28 is: 457.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.36 : 1,323.66 = 305.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.36/1,323.66 = 305.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.36x = 1,323.66 × 305.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.36x = 404,086.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,086.92/882.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.96

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