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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.42, 1,321.75 and 470.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.42, 1,321.75 and 470.48 is: 705.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.42 : 1,321.75 = 470.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.42/1,321.75 = 470.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.42x = 1,321.75 × 470.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.42x = 621,850.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,850.92/881.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.51

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