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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.18, 1,218.78 and 490.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.18, 1,218.78 and 490.18 is: 676.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.18 : 1,218.78 = 490.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.18/1,218.78 = 490.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.18x = 1,218.78 × 490.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.18x = 597,421.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,421.58/883.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.44

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