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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.14, 1,318.77 and 468.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.14, 1,318.77 and 468.84 is: 702.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.14 : 1,318.77 = 468.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.14/1,318.77 = 468.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.14x = 1,318.77 × 468.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.14x = 618,292.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,292.13/880.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.49

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