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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.21, 1,218.75 and 490.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.21, 1,218.75 and 490.24 is: 676.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.21 : 1,218.75 = 490.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.21/1,218.75 = 490.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.21x = 1,218.75 × 490.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.21x = 597,480
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,480/883.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.49

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