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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.27, 1,321.26 and 469.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.27, 1,321.26 and 469.69 is: 704.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.27 : 1,321.26 = 469.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.27/1,321.26 = 469.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.27x = 1,321.26 × 469.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.27x = 620,583.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,583.72/880.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.99

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