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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.71, 1,321.21 and 325.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.71, 1,321.21 and 325.45 is: 488.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.71 : 1,321.21 = 325.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.71/1,321.21 = 325.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.71x = 1,321.21 × 325.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.71x = 429,989.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,989.85/880.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.23

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