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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.50, 1,324.36 and 305.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.50, 1,324.36 and 305.38 is: 458.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.50 : 1,324.36 = 305.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.50/1,324.36 = 305.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.50x = 1,324.36 × 305.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.50x = 404,426.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,426.44/882.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.27

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