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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.78, 1,319.80 and 332.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.78, 1,319.80 and 332.66 is: 498.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.78 : 1,319.80 = 332.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.78/1,319.80 = 332.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.78x = 1,319.80 × 332.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.78x = 439,050.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,050.23/880.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.48

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