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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.99, 1,320.95 and 333.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.99, 1,320.95 and 333.04 is: 499.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.99 : 1,320.95 = 333.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.99/1,320.95 = 333.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.99x = 1,320.95 × 333.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.99x = 439,923.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,923.14/880.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.35

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