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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.86, 1,320.48 and 447.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.86, 1,320.48 and 447.51 is: 670.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.86 : 1,320.48 = 447.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.86/1,320.48 = 447.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.86x = 1,320.48 × 447.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.86x = 590,928.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,928.00/880.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.85

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