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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.54, 1,215.16 and 482.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.54, 1,215.16 and 482.20 is: 665.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.54 : 1,215.16 = 482.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.54/1,215.16 = 482.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.54x = 1,215.16 × 482.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.54x = 585,950.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,950.15/880.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.44

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