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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.49, 1,216.42 and 488.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.49, 1,216.42 and 488.51 is: 674.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.49 : 1,216.42 = 488.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.49/1,216.42 = 488.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.49x = 1,216.42 × 488.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.49x = 594,230.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,230.59/881.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.12

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