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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.62, 1,320.54 and 469.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.62, 1,320.54 and 469.68 is: 704.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.62 : 1,320.54 = 469.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.62/1,320.54 = 469.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.62x = 1,320.54 × 469.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.62x = 620,231.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,231.23/880.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.31

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