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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.26, 1,319.16 and 446.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.26, 1,319.16 and 446.91 is: 669.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.26 : 1,319.16 = 446.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.26/1,319.16 = 446.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.26x = 1,319.16 × 446.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.26x = 589,545.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,545.80/880.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.74

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