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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.08, 1,320.01 and 317.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.08, 1,320.01 and 317.16 is: 475.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.08 : 1,320.01 = 317.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.08/1,320.01 = 317.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.08x = 1,320.01 × 317.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.08x = 418,654.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,654.37/880.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.70

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