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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.31, 1,218.92 and 490.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.31, 1,218.92 and 490.32 is: 676.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.31 : 1,218.92 = 490.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.31/1,218.92 = 490.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.31x = 1,218.92 × 490.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.31x = 597,658.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,658.40/883.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.62

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