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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.80, 1,318.77 and 445.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.80, 1,318.77 and 445.83 is: 667.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.80 : 1,318.77 = 445.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.80/1,318.77 = 445.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.80x = 1,318.77 × 445.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.80x = 587,947.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,947.23/880.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.52

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