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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.67, 1,215.32 and 487.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.67, 1,215.32 and 487.68 is: 673.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.67 : 1,215.32 = 487.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.67/1,215.32 = 487.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.67x = 1,215.32 × 487.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.67x = 592,691.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,691.52/880.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.00

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