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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.57, 1,320.24 and 469.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.57, 1,320.24 and 469.63 is: 704.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.57 : 1,320.24 = 469.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.57/1,320.24 = 469.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.57x = 1,320.24 × 469.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.57x = 620,017.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,017.71/880.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.11

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