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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.85, 1,215.51 and 482.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.85, 1,215.51 and 482.49 is: 665.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.85 : 1,215.51 = 482.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.85/1,215.51 = 482.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.85x = 1,215.51 × 482.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.85x = 586,471.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,471.42/880.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.81

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