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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.80, 1,324.22 and 297.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.80, 1,324.22 and 297.69 is: 446.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.80 : 1,324.22 = 297.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.80/1,324.22 = 297.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.80x = 1,324.22 × 297.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.80x = 394,208.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,208.05/882.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.54

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