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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.94, 1,319.49 and 447.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.94, 1,319.49 and 447.19 is: 669.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.94 : 1,319.49 = 447.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.94/1,319.49 = 447.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.94x = 1,319.49 × 447.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.94x = 590,059.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,059.43/880.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.80

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