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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.79, 1,320.72 and 332.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.79, 1,320.72 and 332.67 is: 498.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.79 : 1,320.72 = 332.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.79/1,320.72 = 332.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.79x = 1,320.72 × 332.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.79x = 439,367.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,367.63/880.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.84

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