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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.44, 1,320.21 and 441.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.44, 1,320.21 and 441.23 is: 661.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.44 : 1,320.21 = 441.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.44/1,320.21 = 441.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.44x = 1,320.21 × 441.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.44x = 582,509.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,509.66/880.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.61

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