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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.07, 1,318.68 and 468.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.07, 1,318.68 and 468.18 is: 701.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.07 : 1,318.68 = 468.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.07/1,318.68 = 468.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.07x = 1,318.68 × 468.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.07x = 617,379.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,379.60/880.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.52

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