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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.99, 1,218.51 and 490.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.99, 1,218.51 and 490.01 is: 676.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.99 : 1,218.51 = 490.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.99/1,218.51 = 490.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.99x = 1,218.51 × 490.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.99x = 597,075.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,075.99/882.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.20

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