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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.68, 1,226.42 and 490.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.68, 1,226.42 and 490.34 is: 676.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.68 : 1,226.42 = 490.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.68/1,226.42 = 490.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.68x = 1,226.42 × 490.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.68x = 601,362.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,362.78/888.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.69

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