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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883, 1,218.48 and 490

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883, 1,218.48 and 490 is: 676.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883 : 1,218.48 = 490 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883/1,218.48 = 490/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883x = 1,218.48 × 490
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883x = 597,055.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,055.20/883
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.17

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