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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.25, 1,319.99 and 469.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.25, 1,319.99 and 469.29 is: 703.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.25 : 1,319.99 = 469.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.25/1,319.99 = 469.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.25x = 1,319.99 × 469.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.25x = 619,455.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,455.76/880.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.73

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