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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.62, 1,323.94 and 298.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.62, 1,323.94 and 298.28 is: 447.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.62 : 1,323.94 = 298.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.62/1,323.94 = 298.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.62x = 1,323.94 × 298.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.62x = 394,903.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,903.33/882.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.42

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