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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.14, 1,216 and 488.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.14, 1,216 and 488.20 is: 673.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.14 : 1,216 = 488.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.14/1,216 = 488.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.14x = 1,216 × 488.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.14x = 593,651.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,651.20/881.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.73

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