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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.05, 1,214.44 and 487.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.05, 1,214.44 and 487.05 is: 672.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.05 : 1,214.44 = 487.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.05/1,214.44 = 487.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.05x = 1,214.44 × 487.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.05x = 591,493.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,493.00/880.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.11

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