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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.80, 1,219.68 and 490.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.80, 1,219.68 and 490.91 is: 677.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.80 : 1,219.68 = 490.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.80/1,219.68 = 490.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.80x = 1,219.68 × 490.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.80x = 598,747.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,747.01/883.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.47

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