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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.21, 1,218.87 and 490.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.21, 1,218.87 and 490.27 is: 676.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.21 : 1,218.87 = 490.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.21/1,218.87 = 490.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.21x = 1,218.87 × 490.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.21x = 597,575.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,575.39/883.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.59

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