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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.10, 1,218.67 and 490.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.10, 1,218.67 and 490.13 is: 676.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.10 : 1,218.67 = 490.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.10/1,218.67 = 490.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.10x = 1,218.67 × 490.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.10x = 597,301.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,301.93/883.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.37

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