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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.63, 1,324.22 and 305.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.63, 1,324.22 and 305.46 is: 458.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.63 : 1,324.22 = 305.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.63/1,324.22 = 305.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.63x = 1,324.22 × 305.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.63x = 404,494.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,494.71/882.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.28

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