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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.02, 1,320.13 and 324.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.02, 1,320.13 and 324.76 is: 487.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.02 : 1,320.13 = 324.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.02/1,320.13 = 324.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.02x = 1,320.13 × 324.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.02x = 428,725.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,725.42/880.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.18

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