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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.85, 1,219.79 and 491

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.85, 1,219.79 and 491 is: 677.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.85 : 1,219.79 = 491 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.85/1,219.79 = 491/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.85x = 1,219.79 × 491
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.85x = 598,916.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,916.89/883.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.62

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