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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.47, 1,320.51 and 332.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.47, 1,320.51 and 332.46 is: 498.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.47 : 1,320.51 = 332.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.47/1,320.51 = 332.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.47x = 1,320.51 × 332.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.47x = 439,016.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,016.75/880.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.62

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