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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.12, 1,218.63 and 490.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.12, 1,218.63 and 490.15 is: 676.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.12 : 1,218.63 = 490.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.12/1,218.63 = 490.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.12x = 1,218.63 × 490.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.12x = 597,311.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,311.49/883.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.37

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