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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.47, 1,215.03 and 487.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.47, 1,215.03 and 487.49 is: 672.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.47 : 1,215.03 = 487.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.47/1,215.03 = 487.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.47x = 1,215.03 × 487.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.47x = 592,310.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,310.73/880.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.72

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