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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.95, 1,218.48 and 490.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.95, 1,218.48 and 490.00 is: 676.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.95 : 1,218.48 = 490.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.95/1,218.48 = 490.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.95x = 1,218.48 × 490.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.95x = 597,057.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,057.64/882.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.21

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