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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.25, 1,322.82 and 447.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.25, 1,322.82 and 447.71 is: 672.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.25 : 1,322.82 = 447.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.25/1,322.82 = 447.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.25x = 1,322.82 × 447.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.25x = 592,233.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,233.13/880.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.80

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