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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.07, 1,320.48 and 417.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.07, 1,320.48 and 417.84 is: 626.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.07 : 1,320.48 = 417.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.07/1,320.48 = 417.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.07x = 1,320.48 × 417.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.07x = 551,749.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,749.36/880.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.94

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