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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.45, 1,216.32 and 488.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.45, 1,216.32 and 488.46 is: 674.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.45 : 1,216.32 = 488.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.45/1,216.32 = 488.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.45x = 1,216.32 × 488.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.45x = 594,126.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,126.40/881.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.03

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