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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.87, 1,322.52 and 448.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.87, 1,322.52 and 448.33 is: 673.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.87 : 1,322.52 = 448.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.87/1,322.52 = 448.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.87x = 1,322.52 × 448.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.87x = 592,925.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,925.39/880.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.11

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