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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.49, 1,321.00 and 332.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.49, 1,321.00 and 332.84 is: 499.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.49 : 1,321.00 = 332.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.49/1,321.00 = 332.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.49x = 1,321.00 × 332.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.49x = 439,674.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,674.20/880.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.35

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