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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.52, 1,323.90 and 305.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.52, 1,323.90 and 305.26 is: 457.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.52 : 1,323.90 = 305.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.52/1,323.90 = 305.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.52x = 1,323.90 × 305.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.52x = 404,133.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,133.71/882.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.93

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