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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.83, 1,324.37 and 297.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.83, 1,324.37 and 297.89 is: 446.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.83 : 1,324.37 = 297.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.83/1,324.37 = 297.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.83x = 1,324.37 × 297.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.83x = 394,522.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,522.09/882.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.88

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