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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.54, 1,321.48 and 448.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.54, 1,321.48 and 448.06 is: 672.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.54 : 1,321.48 = 448.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.54/1,321.48 = 448.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.54x = 1,321.48 × 448.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.54x = 592,102.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,102.33/880.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.43

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