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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.28, 1,214.78 and 487.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.28, 1,214.78 and 487.30 is: 672.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.28 : 1,214.78 = 487.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.28/1,214.78 = 487.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.28x = 1,214.78 × 487.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.28x = 591,962.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,962.29/880.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.47

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