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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.69, 1,324.10 and 297.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.69, 1,324.10 and 297.69 is: 446.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.69 : 1,324.10 = 297.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.69/1,324.10 = 297.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.69x = 1,324.10 × 297.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.69x = 394,169.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,169.84/882.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.56

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