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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.03, 1,320.01 and 302.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.03, 1,320.01 and 302.89 is: 454.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.03 : 1,320.01 = 302.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.03/1,320.01 = 302.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.03x = 1,320.01 × 302.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.03x = 399,817.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,817.83/880.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.32

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