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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.35, 1,320.04 and 302.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.35, 1,320.04 and 302.82 is: 454.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.35 : 1,320.04 = 302.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.35/1,320.04 = 302.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.35x = 1,320.04 × 302.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.35x = 399,734.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,734.51/880.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.06

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