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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.65, 1,215.23 and 487.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.65, 1,215.23 and 487.67 is: 672.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.65 : 1,215.23 = 487.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.65/1,215.23 = 487.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.65x = 1,215.23 × 487.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.65x = 592,622.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,622.70/880.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.94

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