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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.81, 1,324.20 and 297.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.81, 1,324.20 and 297.94 is: 446.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.81 : 1,324.20 = 297.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.81/1,324.20 = 297.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.81x = 1,324.20 × 297.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.81x = 394,532.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,532.15/882.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.90

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