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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.33, 1,218.99 and 490.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.33, 1,218.99 and 490.36 is: 676.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.33 : 1,218.99 = 490.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.33/1,218.99 = 490.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.33x = 1,218.99 × 490.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.33x = 597,743.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,743.94/883.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.69

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