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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.01, 1,319.57 and 324.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.01, 1,319.57 and 324.69 is: 486.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.01 : 1,319.57 = 324.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.01/1,319.57 = 324.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.01x = 1,319.57 × 324.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.01x = 428,451.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,451.18/880.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.87

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