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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.46, 1,216.50 and 488.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.46, 1,216.50 and 488.58 is: 674.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.46 : 1,216.50 = 488.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.46/1,216.50 = 488.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.46x = 1,216.50 × 488.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.46x = 594,357.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,357.57/881.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.29

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