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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.14, 1,320.21 and 303

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.14, 1,320.21 and 303 is: 454.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.14 : 1,320.21 = 303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.14/1,320.21 = 303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.14x = 1,320.21 × 303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.14x = 400,023.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,023.63/880.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.50

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