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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.07, 1,218.61 and 484.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.07, 1,218.61 and 484.73 is: 668.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.07 : 1,218.61 = 484.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.07/1,218.61 = 484.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.07x = 1,218.61 × 484.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.07x = 590,692.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,692.48/883.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.91

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