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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.94, 1,320.96 and 441.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.94, 1,320.96 and 441.72 is: 662.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.94 : 1,320.96 = 441.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.94/1,320.96 = 441.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.94x = 1,320.96 × 441.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.94x = 583,494.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,494.45/880.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.35

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