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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.72, 1,320.75 and 303.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.72, 1,320.75 and 303.46 is: 455.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.72 : 1,320.75 = 303.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.72/1,320.75 = 303.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.72x = 1,320.75 × 303.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.72x = 400,794.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,794.80/880.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.08

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