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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.46, 1,321.85 and 333.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.46, 1,321.85 and 333.35 is: 499.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.46 : 1,321.85 = 333.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.46/1,321.85 = 333.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.46x = 1,321.85 × 333.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.46x = 440,630.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,630.42/881.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.89

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