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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.14, 1,218.66 and 490.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.14, 1,218.66 and 490.13 is: 676.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.14 : 1,218.66 = 490.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.14/1,218.66 = 490.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.14x = 1,218.66 × 490.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.14x = 597,295.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,295.73/883.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.33

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