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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.80, 1,321.76 and 447.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.80, 1,321.76 and 447.84 is: 670.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.80 : 1,321.76 = 447.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.80/1,321.76 = 447.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.80x = 1,321.76 × 447.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.80x = 591,937.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,937.00/882.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.52

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