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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.17, 1,218.78 and 490.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.17, 1,218.78 and 490.19 is: 676.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.17 : 1,218.78 = 490.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.17/1,218.78 = 490.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.17x = 1,218.78 × 490.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.17x = 597,433.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,433.77/883.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.47

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