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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.68, 1,219.33 and 490.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.68, 1,219.33 and 490.63 is: 676.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.68 : 1,219.33 = 490.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.68/1,219.33 = 490.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.68x = 1,219.33 × 490.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.68x = 598,239.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,239.88/883.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.99

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