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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.51, 1,323.92 and 297.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.51, 1,323.92 and 297.57 is: 446.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.51 : 1,323.92 = 297.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.51/1,323.92 = 297.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.51x = 1,323.92 × 297.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.51x = 393,957.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,957.39/882.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.41

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