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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.33, 1,320.28 and 470.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.33, 1,320.28 and 470.33 is: 704.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.33 : 1,320.28 = 470.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.33/1,320.28 = 470.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.33x = 1,320.28 × 470.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.33x = 620,959.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,959.52/881.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.57

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