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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.62, 1,219.34 and 490.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.62, 1,219.34 and 490.67 is: 677.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.62 : 1,219.34 = 490.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.62/1,219.34 = 490.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.62x = 1,219.34 × 490.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.62x = 598,293.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,293.56/883.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.09

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