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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.90, 1,323.99 and 297.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.90, 1,323.99 and 297.81 is: 446.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.90 : 1,323.99 = 297.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.90/1,323.99 = 297.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.90x = 1,323.99 × 297.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.90x = 394,297.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,297.46/882.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.59

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