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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.45, 1,219.11 and 490.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.45, 1,219.11 and 490.46 is: 676.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.45 : 1,219.11 = 490.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.45/1,219.11 = 490.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.45x = 1,219.11 × 490.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.45x = 597,924.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,924.69/883.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.81

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