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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.31, 1,218.98 and 490.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.31, 1,218.98 and 490.34 is: 676.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.31 : 1,218.98 = 490.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.31/1,218.98 = 490.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.31x = 1,218.98 × 490.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.31x = 597,714.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,714.65/883.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.68

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