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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.63, 1,321.01 and 303.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.63, 1,321.01 and 303.50 is: 455.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.63 : 1,321.01 = 303.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.63/1,321.01 = 303.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.63x = 1,321.01 × 303.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.63x = 400,926.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,926.54/880.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.27

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