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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.82, 1,215.50 and 482.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.82, 1,215.50 and 482.47 is: 665.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.82 : 1,215.50 = 482.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.82/1,215.50 = 482.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.82x = 1,215.50 × 482.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.82x = 586,442.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,442.29/880.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.79

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