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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.30, 1,218.94 and 490.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.30, 1,218.94 and 490.31 is: 676.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.30 : 1,218.94 = 490.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.30/1,218.94 = 490.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.30x = 1,218.94 × 490.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.30x = 597,658.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,658.47/883.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.62

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