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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.85, 1,320.83 and 295.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.85, 1,320.83 and 295.64 is: 443.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.85 : 1,320.83 = 295.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.85/1,320.83 = 295.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.85x = 1,320.83 × 295.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.85x = 390,488.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,488.70/880.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.31

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