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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.68, 1,320 and 418.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.68, 1,320 and 418.58 is: 627.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.68 : 1,320 = 418.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.68/1,320 = 418.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.68x = 1,320 × 418.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.68x = 552,525.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,525.60/880.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.39

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