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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.29, 1,320.73 and 332.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.29, 1,320.73 and 332.63 is: 499.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.29 : 1,320.73 = 332.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.29/1,320.73 = 332.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.29x = 1,320.73 × 332.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.29x = 439,314.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,314.42/880.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.06

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