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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.42, 1,219.20 and 490.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.42, 1,219.20 and 490.48 is: 676.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.42 : 1,219.20 = 490.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.42/1,219.20 = 490.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.42x = 1,219.20 × 490.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.42x = 597,993.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,993.22/883.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.91

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