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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.57, 1,320.63 and 332.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.57, 1,320.63 and 332.59 is: 498.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.57 : 1,320.63 = 332.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.57/1,320.63 = 332.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.57x = 1,320.63 × 332.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.57x = 439,228.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,228.33/880.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.80

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