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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.02, 1,218.51 and 490.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.02, 1,218.51 and 490.04 is: 676.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.02 : 1,218.51 = 490.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.02/1,218.51 = 490.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.02x = 1,218.51 × 490.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.02x = 597,118.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,118.64/883.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.22

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