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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.12, 1,319.28 and 302.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.12, 1,319.28 and 302.50 is: 453.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.12 : 1,319.28 = 302.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.12/1,319.28 = 302.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.12x = 1,319.28 × 302.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.12x = 399,082.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,082.20/880.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.44

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