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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.44, 1,320.86 and 295.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.44, 1,320.86 and 295.47 is: 443.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.44 : 1,320.86 = 295.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.44/1,320.86 = 295.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.44x = 1,320.86 × 295.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.44x = 390,273.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,273.03/880.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.27

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