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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.42, 1,320.17 and 469.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.42, 1,320.17 and 469.44 is: 703.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.42 : 1,320.17 = 469.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.42/1,320.17 = 469.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.42x = 1,320.17 × 469.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.42x = 619,742.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,742.73/880.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.92

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