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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.66, 1,324.05 and 305.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.66, 1,324.05 and 305.34 is: 458.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.66 : 1,324.05 = 305.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.66/1,324.05 = 305.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.66x = 1,324.05 × 305.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.66x = 404,285.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,285.43/882.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.03

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