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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.83, 1,323.32 and 297.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.83, 1,323.32 and 297.63 is: 446.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.83 : 1,323.32 = 297.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.83/1,323.32 = 297.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.83x = 1,323.32 × 297.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.83x = 393,863.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,863.03/882.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.14

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