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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.42, 1,319.76 and 490.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.42, 1,319.76 and 490.60 is: 735.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.42 : 1,319.76 = 490.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.42/1,319.76 = 490.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.42x = 1,319.76 × 490.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.42x = 647,474.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,474.26/880.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.42

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