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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.13, 1,218.72 and 490.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.13, 1,218.72 and 490.16 is: 676.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.13 : 1,218.72 = 490.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.13/1,218.72 = 490.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.13x = 1,218.72 × 490.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.13x = 597,367.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,367.80/883.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.42

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