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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.19, 1,319.28 and 295.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.19, 1,319.28 and 295.06 is: 442.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.19 : 1,319.28 = 295.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.19/1,319.28 = 295.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.19x = 1,319.28 × 295.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.19x = 389,263.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,263.46/880.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.25

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