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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.04, 1,320.06 and 302.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.04, 1,320.06 and 302.91 is: 454.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.04 : 1,320.06 = 302.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.04/1,320.06 = 302.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.04x = 1,320.06 × 302.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.04x = 399,859.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,859.37/880.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.37

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