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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.46, 1,216.35 and 488.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.46, 1,216.35 and 488.43 is: 674.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.46 : 1,216.35 = 488.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.46/1,216.35 = 488.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.46x = 1,216.35 × 488.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.46x = 594,101.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,101.83/881.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.00

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