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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.46, 1,323.76 and 297.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.46, 1,323.76 and 297.46 is: 446.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.46 : 1,323.76 = 297.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.46/1,323.76 = 297.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.46x = 1,323.76 × 297.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.46x = 393,766.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,766.56/882.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.21

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