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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.30, 1,321.04 and 469.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.30, 1,321.04 and 469.72 is: 704.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.30 : 1,321.04 = 469.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.30/1,321.04 = 469.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.30x = 1,321.04 × 469.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.30x = 620,521.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,521.73/880.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.90

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