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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.36, 1,219.10 and 490.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.36, 1,219.10 and 490.42 is: 676.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.36 : 1,219.10 = 490.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.36/1,219.10 = 490.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.36x = 1,219.10 × 490.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.36x = 597,871.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,871.02/883.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.81

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