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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.64, 1,219.44 and 490.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.64, 1,219.44 and 490.64 is: 677.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.64 : 1,219.44 = 490.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.64/1,219.44 = 490.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.64x = 1,219.44 × 490.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.64x = 598,306.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,306.04/883.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.09

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