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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.46, 1,319.97 and 332.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.46, 1,319.97 and 332.33 is: 498.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.46 : 1,319.97 = 332.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.46/1,319.97 = 332.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.46x = 1,319.97 × 332.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.46x = 438,665.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,665.63/880.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.22

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