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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.98, 1,218.59 and 490.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.98, 1,218.59 and 490.13 is: 676.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.98 : 1,218.59 = 490.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.98/1,218.59 = 490.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.98x = 1,218.59 × 490.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.98x = 597,258.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,258.97/882.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.42

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