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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.35, 1,321.02 and 447.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.35, 1,321.02 and 447.54 is: 671.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.35 : 1,321.02 = 447.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.35/1,321.02 = 447.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.35x = 1,321.02 × 447.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.35x = 591,209.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,209.29/880.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.56

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