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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.31, 1,216.28 and 488.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.31, 1,216.28 and 488.40 is: 674.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.31 : 1,216.28 = 488.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.31/1,216.28 = 488.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.31x = 1,216.28 × 488.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.31x = 594,028.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,028.71/881.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.03

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