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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.38, 1,320.15 and 464.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.38, 1,320.15 and 464.04 is: 695.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.38 : 1,320.15 = 464.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.38/1,320.15 = 464.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.38x = 1,320.15 × 464.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.38x = 612,602.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,602.41/880.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.84

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