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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.07, 1,218.66 and 490.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.07, 1,218.66 and 490.12 is: 676.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.07 : 1,218.66 = 490.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.07/1,218.66 = 490.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.07x = 1,218.66 × 490.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.07x = 597,284.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,284.75/883.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.37

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