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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.71, 1,323.73 and 305.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.71, 1,323.73 and 305.45 is: 458.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.71 : 1,323.73 = 305.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.71/1,323.73 = 305.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.71x = 1,323.73 × 305.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.71x = 404,333.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,333.33/882.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.06

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