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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.95, 1,215.69 and 487.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.95, 1,215.69 and 487.98 is: 673.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.95 : 1,215.69 = 487.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.95/1,215.69 = 487.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.95x = 1,215.69 × 487.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.95x = 593,232.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,232.41/880.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.40

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