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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.56, 1,219.38 and 490.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.56, 1,219.38 and 490.62 is: 677.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.56 : 1,219.38 = 490.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.56/1,219.38 = 490.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.56x = 1,219.38 × 490.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.56x = 598,252.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,252.22/883.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.09

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