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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.98, 1,215.68 and 487.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.98, 1,215.68 and 487.97 is: 673.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.98 : 1,215.68 = 487.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.98/1,215.68 = 487.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.98x = 1,215.68 × 487.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.98x = 593,210.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,210.51/880.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.35

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