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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.74, 1,318.95 and 446.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.74, 1,318.95 and 446.58 is: 668.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.74 : 1,318.95 = 446.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.74/1,318.95 = 446.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.74x = 1,318.95 × 446.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.74x = 589,016.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,016.69/880.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.77

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