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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.43, 1,320.75 and 333.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.43, 1,320.75 and 333.02 is: 499.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.43 : 1,320.75 = 333.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.43/1,320.75 = 333.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.43x = 1,320.75 × 333.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.43x = 439,836.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,836.17/880.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.57

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