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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.40, 1,219.10 and 485.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.40, 1,219.10 and 485.04 is: 669.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.40 : 1,219.10 = 485.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.40/1,219.10 = 485.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.40x = 1,219.10 × 485.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.40x = 591,309.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,309.84/883.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.36

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