Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.38, 1,320.48 and 333
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 880.38, 1,320.48 and 333 is: 499.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
880.38 : 1,320.48 = 333 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
880.38/1,320.48 = 333/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
880.38x = 1,320.48 × 333 - Step 4: Simplify right side
880.38x = 439,719.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 439,719.84/880.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 499.47
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