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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.86, 1,219.74 and 490.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.86, 1,219.74 and 490.89 is: 677.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.86 : 1,219.74 = 490.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.86/1,219.74 = 490.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.86x = 1,219.74 × 490.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.86x = 598,758.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,758.17/883.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.44

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