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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.41, 1,219.13 and 485.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.41, 1,219.13 and 485.07 is: 669.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.41 : 1,219.13 = 485.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.41/1,219.13 = 485.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.41x = 1,219.13 × 485.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.41x = 591,360.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,360.96/883.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.41

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