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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.93, 1,215.66 and 482.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.93, 1,215.66 and 482.60 is: 665.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.93 : 1,215.66 = 482.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.93/1,215.66 = 482.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.93x = 1,215.66 × 482.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.93x = 586,677.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,677.52/880.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.98

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