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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.46, 1,319.77 and 332.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.46, 1,319.77 and 332.40 is: 498.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.46 : 1,319.77 = 332.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.46/1,319.77 = 332.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.46x = 1,319.77 × 332.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.46x = 438,689.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,689.89/880.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.25

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