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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.22, 1,218.83 and 484.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.22, 1,218.83 and 484.89 is: 669.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.22 : 1,218.83 = 484.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.22/1,218.83 = 484.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.22x = 1,218.83 × 484.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.22x = 591,001.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,001.07/883.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.14

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