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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.85, 1,218.41 and 490

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.85, 1,218.41 and 490 is: 676.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.85 : 1,218.41 = 490 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.85/1,218.41 = 490/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.85x = 1,218.41 × 490
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.85x = 597,020.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,020.90/882.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.24

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