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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.47, 1,320.59 and 441.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.47, 1,320.59 and 441.54 is: 662.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.47 : 1,320.59 = 441.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.47/1,320.59 = 441.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.47x = 1,320.59 × 441.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.47x = 583,094.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,094.41/880.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.25

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