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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.83, 1,219.71 and 490.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.83, 1,219.71 and 490.88 is: 677.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.83 : 1,219.71 = 490.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.83/1,219.71 = 490.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.83x = 1,219.71 × 490.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.83x = 598,726.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,726.51/883.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.42

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