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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.92, 1,320.54 and 303.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.92, 1,320.54 and 303.42 is: 454.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.92 : 1,320.54 = 303.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.92/1,320.54 = 303.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.92x = 1,320.54 × 303.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.92x = 400,678.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,678.25/880.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.84

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