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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.45, 1,320.87 and 332.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.45, 1,320.87 and 332.64 is: 499.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.45 : 1,320.87 = 332.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.45/1,320.87 = 332.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.45x = 1,320.87 × 332.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.45x = 439,374.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,374.20/880.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.03

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