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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883, 1,323.66 and 305.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883, 1,323.66 and 305.56 is: 458.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883 : 1,323.66 = 305.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883/1,323.66 = 305.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883x = 1,323.66 × 305.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883x = 404,457.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,457.55/883
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.05

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