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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.80, 1,320.27 and 446.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.80, 1,320.27 and 446.83 is: 669.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.80 : 1,320.27 = 446.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.80/1,320.27 = 446.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.80x = 1,320.27 × 446.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.80x = 589,936.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,936.24/881.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.01

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