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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.98, 1,320.66 and 447.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.98, 1,320.66 and 447.64 is: 671.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.98 : 1,320.66 = 447.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.98/1,320.66 = 447.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.98x = 1,320.66 × 447.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.98x = 591,180.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,180.24/880.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.05

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