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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.94, 1,324.61 and 297.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.94, 1,324.61 and 297.97 is: 447.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.94 : 1,324.61 = 297.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.94/1,324.61 = 297.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.94x = 1,324.61 × 297.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.94x = 394,694.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,694.04/882.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.02

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