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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.68, 1,324 and 305.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.68, 1,324 and 305.50 is: 458.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.68 : 1,324 = 305.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.68/1,324 = 305.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.68x = 1,324 × 305.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.68x = 404,482
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,482/882.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.24

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