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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.62, 1,323.99 and 305.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.62, 1,323.99 and 305.54 is: 458.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.62 : 1,323.99 = 305.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.62/1,323.99 = 305.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.62x = 1,323.99 × 305.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.62x = 404,531.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,531.90/882.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.33

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