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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.08, 1,319.84 and 302.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.08, 1,319.84 and 302.88 is: 454.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.08 : 1,319.84 = 302.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.08/1,319.84 = 302.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.08x = 1,319.84 × 302.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.08x = 399,753.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,753.14/880.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.22

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