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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.44, 1,319.65 and 332.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.44, 1,319.65 and 332.28 is: 498.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.44 : 1,319.65 = 332.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.44/1,319.65 = 332.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.44x = 1,319.65 × 332.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.44x = 438,493.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,493.30/880.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.04

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