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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.92, 1,321.62 and 303.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.92, 1,321.62 and 303.96 is: 456.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.92 : 1,321.62 = 303.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.92/1,321.62 = 303.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.92x = 1,321.62 × 303.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.92x = 401,719.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,719.62/880.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.02

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