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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.72, 1,321.40 and 303.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.72, 1,321.40 and 303.56 is: 455.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.72 : 1,321.40 = 303.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.72/1,321.40 = 303.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.72x = 1,321.40 × 303.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.72x = 401,124.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,124.18/880.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.45

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