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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.89, 1,321.58 and 303.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.89, 1,321.58 and 303.81 is: 455.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.89 : 1,321.58 = 303.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.89/1,321.58 = 303.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.89x = 1,321.58 × 303.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.89x = 401,509.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,509.22/880.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.80

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