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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.01, 1,214.44 and 481.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.01, 1,214.44 and 481.70 is: 664.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.01 : 1,214.44 = 481.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.01/1,214.44 = 481.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.01x = 1,214.44 × 481.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.01x = 584,993.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,993.92/880.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.76

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