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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.70, 1,321.80 and 464.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.70, 1,321.80 and 464.52 is: 697.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.70 : 1,321.80 = 464.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.70/1,321.80 = 464.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.70x = 1,321.80 × 464.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.70x = 614,002.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,002.54/880.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.18

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