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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.62, 1,320.29 and 418.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.62, 1,320.29 and 418.15 is: 626.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.62 : 1,320.29 = 418.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.62/1,320.29 = 418.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.62x = 1,320.29 × 418.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.62x = 552,079.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,079.26/880.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.92

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