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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.96, 1,324.34 and 297.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.96, 1,324.34 and 297.92 is: 446.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.96 : 1,324.34 = 297.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.96/1,324.34 = 297.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.96x = 1,324.34 × 297.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.96x = 394,547.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,547.37/882.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.85

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