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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.54, 1,320.93 and 303.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.54, 1,320.93 and 303.34 is: 455.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.54 : 1,320.93 = 303.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.54/1,320.93 = 303.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.54x = 1,320.93 × 303.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.54x = 400,690.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,690.91/880.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.05

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