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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.64, 1,216.46 and 488.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.64, 1,216.46 and 488.66 is: 674.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.64 : 1,216.46 = 488.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.64/1,216.46 = 488.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.64x = 1,216.46 × 488.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.64x = 594,435.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,435.34/881.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.24

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