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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.07, 1,320.14 and 302.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.07, 1,320.14 and 302.99 is: 454.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.07 : 1,320.14 = 302.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.07/1,320.14 = 302.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.07x = 1,320.14 × 302.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.07x = 399,983.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,983.38/880.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.49

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