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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.71, 1,226.47 and 490.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.71, 1,226.47 and 490.37 is: 676.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.71 : 1,226.47 = 490.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.71/1,226.47 = 490.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.71x = 1,226.47 × 490.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.71x = 601,421.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,421.64/888.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.74

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