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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.48, 1,319.64 and 447.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.48, 1,319.64 and 447.40 is: 670.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.48 : 1,319.64 = 447.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.48/1,319.64 = 447.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.48x = 1,319.64 × 447.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.48x = 590,406.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,406.94/880.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.55

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