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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.70, 1,216.74 and 488.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.70, 1,216.74 and 488.73 is: 674.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.70 : 1,216.74 = 488.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.70/1,216.74 = 488.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.70x = 1,216.74 × 488.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.70x = 594,660.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,660.99/881.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.45

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