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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.43, 1,325.25 and 328.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.43, 1,325.25 and 328.05 is: 492.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.43 : 1,325.25 = 328.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.43/1,325.25 = 328.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.43x = 1,325.25 × 328.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.43x = 434,748.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,748.26/883.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.12

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