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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.12, 1,320.40 and 468.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.12, 1,320.40 and 468.99 is: 703.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.12 : 1,320.40 = 468.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.12/1,320.40 = 468.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.12x = 1,320.40 × 468.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.12x = 619,254.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,254.98/880.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.61

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