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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.42, 1,214.98 and 487.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.42, 1,214.98 and 487.46 is: 672.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.42 : 1,214.98 = 487.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.42/1,214.98 = 487.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.42x = 1,214.98 × 487.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.42x = 592,254.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,254.15/880.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.70

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