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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.97, 1,215.74 and 482.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.97, 1,215.74 and 482.64 is: 666.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.97 : 1,215.74 = 482.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.97/1,215.74 = 482.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.97x = 1,215.74 × 482.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.97x = 586,764.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,764.15/880.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.04

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