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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.68, 1,321 and 303.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.68, 1,321 and 303.50 is: 455.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.68 : 1,321 = 303.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.68/1,321 = 303.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.68x = 1,321 × 303.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.68x = 400,923.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,923.50/880.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.24

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