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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.57, 1,320.84 and 303.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.57, 1,320.84 and 303.43 is: 455.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.57 : 1,320.84 = 303.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.57/1,320.84 = 303.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.57x = 1,320.84 × 303.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.57x = 400,782.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,782.48/880.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.14

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