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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.26, 1,318.56 and 446.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.26, 1,318.56 and 446.50 is: 668.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.26 : 1,318.56 = 446.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.26/1,318.56 = 446.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.26x = 1,318.56 × 446.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.26x = 588,737.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,737.04/880.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.82

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