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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.80, 1,324.08 and 297.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.80, 1,324.08 and 297.88 is: 446.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.80 : 1,324.08 = 297.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.80/1,324.08 = 297.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.80x = 1,324.08 × 297.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.80x = 394,413.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,413.64/882.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.78

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