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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.51, 1,320.96 and 469.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.51, 1,320.96 and 469.43 is: 704.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.51 : 1,320.96 = 469.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.51/1,320.96 = 469.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.51x = 1,320.96 × 469.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.51x = 620,091.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,091.65/880.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.25

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