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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.64, 1,216.68 and 488.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.64, 1,216.68 and 488.70 is: 674.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.64 : 1,216.68 = 488.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.64/1,216.68 = 488.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.64x = 1,216.68 × 488.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.64x = 594,591.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,591.52/881.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.42

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