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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.88, 1,324.92 and 305.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.88, 1,324.92 and 305.76 is: 458.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.88 : 1,324.92 = 305.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.88/1,324.92 = 305.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.88x = 1,324.92 × 305.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.88x = 405,107.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,107.54/882.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.85

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