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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.07, 1,218.72 and 490.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.07, 1,218.72 and 490.22 is: 676.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.07 : 1,218.72 = 490.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.07/1,218.72 = 490.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.07x = 1,218.72 × 490.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.07x = 597,434.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,434.82/883.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.55

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