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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.21, 1,320.41 and 303.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.21, 1,320.41 and 303.09 is: 454.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.21 : 1,320.41 = 303.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.21/1,320.41 = 303.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.21x = 1,320.41 × 303.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.21x = 400,203.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,203.07/880.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.67

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