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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.16, 1,319.28 and 468.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.16, 1,319.28 and 468.88 is: 702.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.16 : 1,319.28 = 468.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.16/1,319.28 = 468.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.16x = 1,319.28 × 468.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.16x = 618,584.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,584.01/880.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.81

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