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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.24, 1,218.78 and 490.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.24, 1,218.78 and 490.23 is: 676.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.24 : 1,218.78 = 490.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.24/1,218.78 = 490.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.24x = 1,218.78 × 490.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.24x = 597,482.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,482.52/883.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.47

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