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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.53, 1,320.25 and 417.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.53, 1,320.25 and 417.68 is: 626.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.53 : 1,320.25 = 417.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.53/1,320.25 = 417.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.53x = 1,320.25 × 417.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.53x = 551,442.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,442.02/880.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.26

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