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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.44, 1,320.34 and 332.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.44, 1,320.34 and 332.34 is: 498.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.44 : 1,320.34 = 332.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.44/1,320.34 = 332.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.44x = 1,320.34 × 332.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.44x = 438,801.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,801.80/880.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.39

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