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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.88, 1,219.71 and 490.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.88, 1,219.71 and 490.89 is: 677.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.88 : 1,219.71 = 490.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.88/1,219.71 = 490.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.88x = 1,219.71 × 490.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.88x = 598,747.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,747.10/883.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.41

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