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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.12, 1,218.74 and 490.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.12, 1,218.74 and 490.16 is: 676.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.12 : 1,218.74 = 490.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.12/1,218.74 = 490.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.12x = 1,218.74 × 490.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.12x = 597,377.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,377.60/883.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.44

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