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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.40, 1,320.60 and 325.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.40, 1,320.60 and 325.19 is: 487.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.40 : 1,320.60 = 325.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.40/1,320.60 = 325.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.40x = 1,320.60 × 325.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.40x = 429,445.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,445.91/880.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.79

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