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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.92, 1,321.50 and 303.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.92, 1,321.50 and 303.84 is: 455.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.92 : 1,321.50 = 303.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.92/1,321.50 = 303.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.92x = 1,321.50 × 303.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.92x = 401,524.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,524.56/880.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.80

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