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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.34, 1,219.10 and 490.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.34, 1,219.10 and 490.49 is: 676.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.34 : 1,219.10 = 490.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.34/1,219.10 = 490.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.34x = 1,219.10 × 490.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.34x = 597,956.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,956.36/883.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.93

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