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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.48, 1,320.84 and 469.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.48, 1,320.84 and 469.60 is: 704.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.48 : 1,320.84 = 469.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.48/1,320.84 = 469.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.48x = 1,320.84 × 469.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.48x = 620,266.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,266.46/880.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.46

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