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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.28, 1,321.31 and 441.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.28, 1,321.31 and 441.84 is: 663.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.28 : 1,321.31 = 441.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.28/1,321.31 = 441.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.28x = 1,321.31 × 441.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.28x = 583,807.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,807.61/880.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.21

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