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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.96, 1,321.92 and 448.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.96, 1,321.92 and 448.48 is: 672.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.96 : 1,321.92 = 448.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.96/1,321.92 = 448.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.96x = 1,321.92 × 448.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.96x = 592,854.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,854.68/880.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.96

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