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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.83, 1,226.58 and 490.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.83, 1,226.58 and 490.50 is: 676.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.83 : 1,226.58 = 490.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.83/1,226.58 = 490.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.83x = 1,226.58 × 490.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.83x = 601,631.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,631.74/888.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.88

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