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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.20, 1,319.16 and 469.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.20, 1,319.16 and 469.50 is: 703.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.20 : 1,319.16 = 469.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.20/1,319.16 = 469.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.20x = 1,319.16 × 469.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.20x = 619,345.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,345.62/880.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.64

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