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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.73, 1,324.11 and 297.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.73, 1,324.11 and 297.74 is: 446.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.73 : 1,324.11 = 297.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.73/1,324.11 = 297.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.73x = 1,324.11 × 297.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.73x = 394,244.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,244.94/882.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.62

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