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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880, 1,320.16 and 441.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880, 1,320.16 and 441.48 is: 662.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880 : 1,320.16 = 441.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880/1,320.16 = 441.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880x = 1,320.16 × 441.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880x = 582,824.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,824.24/880
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.30

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