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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.82, 1,320.96 and 325.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.82, 1,320.96 and 325.42 is: 488.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.82 : 1,320.96 = 325.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.82/1,320.96 = 325.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.82x = 1,320.96 × 325.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.82x = 429,866.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,866.80/880.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.03

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