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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.49, 1,320.44 and 325.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.49, 1,320.44 and 325.07 is: 487.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.49 : 1,320.44 = 325.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.49/1,320.44 = 325.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.49x = 1,320.44 × 325.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.49x = 429,227.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,227.20/880.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.49

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