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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.13, 1,214.46 and 487.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.13, 1,214.46 and 487.19 is: 672.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.13 : 1,214.46 = 487.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.13/1,214.46 = 487.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.13x = 1,214.46 × 487.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.13x = 591,675.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,675.80/880.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.26

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