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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.80, 1,324.15 and 297.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.80, 1,324.15 and 297.82 is: 446.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.80 : 1,324.15 = 297.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.80/1,324.15 = 297.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.80x = 1,324.15 × 297.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.80x = 394,354.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,354.30/882.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.71

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