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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.91, 1,323.55 and 305.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.91, 1,323.55 and 305.38 is: 457.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.91 : 1,323.55 = 305.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.91/1,323.55 = 305.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.91x = 1,323.55 × 305.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.91x = 404,177.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,177.55/882.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.78

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