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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883, 1,218.40 and 490.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883, 1,218.40 and 490.02 is: 676.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883 : 1,218.40 = 490.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883/1,218.40 = 490.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883x = 1,218.40 × 490.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883x = 597,040.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,040.37/883
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.15

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