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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.44, 1,216.42 and 488.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.44, 1,216.42 and 488.45 is: 674.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.44 : 1,216.42 = 488.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.44/1,216.42 = 488.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.44x = 1,216.42 × 488.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.44x = 594,162.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,162.17/881.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.08

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