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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.62, 1,322.15 and 448.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.62, 1,322.15 and 448.08 is: 672.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.62 : 1,322.15 = 448.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.62/1,322.15 = 448.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.62x = 1,322.15 × 448.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.62x = 592,426.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,426.73/880.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.74

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