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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.06, 1,218.58 and 490.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.06, 1,218.58 and 490.11 is: 676.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.06 : 1,218.58 = 490.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.06/1,218.58 = 490.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.06x = 1,218.58 × 490.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.06x = 597,235.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,235.21/883.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.33

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