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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.58, 1,323.95 and 305.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.58, 1,323.95 and 305.38 is: 458.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.58 : 1,323.95 = 305.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.58/1,323.95 = 305.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.58x = 1,323.95 × 305.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.58x = 404,307.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,307.85/882.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.10

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