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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.96, 1,320.36 and 303.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.96, 1,320.36 and 303.16 is: 454.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.96 : 1,320.36 = 303.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.96/1,320.36 = 303.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.96x = 1,320.36 × 303.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.96x = 400,280.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,280.34/880.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.37

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