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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.04, 1,318.29 and 418.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.04, 1,318.29 and 418.26 is: 626.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.04 : 1,318.29 = 418.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.04/1,318.29 = 418.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.04x = 1,318.29 × 418.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.04x = 551,394.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,394.59/880.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.56

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