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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.74, 1,324.12 and 306.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.74, 1,324.12 and 306.02 is: 459.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.74 : 1,324.12 = 306.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.74/1,324.12 = 306.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.74x = 1,324.12 × 306.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.74x = 405,207.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,207.20/882.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.03

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