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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.85, 1,215.58 and 487.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.85, 1,215.58 and 487.88 is: 673.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.85 : 1,215.58 = 487.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.85/1,215.58 = 487.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.85x = 1,215.58 × 487.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.85x = 593,049.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,049.87/880.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.27

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