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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.47, 1,215.03 and 482.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.47, 1,215.03 and 482.13 is: 665.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.47 : 1,215.03 = 482.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.47/1,215.03 = 482.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.47x = 1,215.03 × 482.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.47x = 585,802.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,802.41/880.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.33

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