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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.73, 1,219.62 and 490.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.73, 1,219.62 and 490.88 is: 677.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.73 : 1,219.62 = 490.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.73/1,219.62 = 490.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.73x = 1,219.62 × 490.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.73x = 598,680.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,680.97/883.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.45

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