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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.23, 1,320.53 and 303.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.23, 1,320.53 and 303.03 is: 454.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.23 : 1,320.53 = 303.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.23/1,320.53 = 303.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.23x = 1,320.53 × 303.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.23x = 400,158.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,158.69/880.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.61

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