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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.28, 1,324.11 and 305.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.28, 1,324.11 and 305.75 is: 458.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.28 : 1,324.11 = 305.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.28/1,324.11 = 305.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.28x = 1,324.11 × 305.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.28x = 404,846.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,846.63/883.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.34

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