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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.74, 1,320.96 and 332.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.74, 1,320.96 and 332.82 is: 499.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.74 : 1,320.96 = 332.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.74/1,320.96 = 332.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.74x = 1,320.96 × 332.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.74x = 439,641.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,641.91/880.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.17

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