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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.54, 1,219.32 and 490.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.54, 1,219.32 and 490.56 is: 677.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.54 : 1,219.32 = 490.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.54/1,219.32 = 490.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.54x = 1,219.32 × 490.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.54x = 598,153.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,153.59/883.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.00

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