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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.61, 1,321.11 and 303.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.61, 1,321.11 and 303.48 is: 455.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.61 : 1,321.11 = 303.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.61/1,321.11 = 303.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.61x = 1,321.11 × 303.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.61x = 400,930.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,930.46/880.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.29

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