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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.57, 1,323.82 and 297.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.57, 1,323.82 and 297.93 is: 446.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.57 : 1,323.82 = 297.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.57/1,323.82 = 297.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.57x = 1,323.82 × 297.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.57x = 394,405.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,405.69/882.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.88

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