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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.51, 1,219.29 and 490.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.51, 1,219.29 and 490.54 is: 676.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.51 : 1,219.29 = 490.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.51/1,219.29 = 490.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.51x = 1,219.29 × 490.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.51x = 598,110.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,110.52/883.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.97

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