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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.96, 1,226.82 and 490.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.96, 1,226.82 and 490.62 is: 677.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.96 : 1,226.82 = 490.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.96/1,226.82 = 490.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.96x = 1,226.82 × 490.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.96x = 601,899.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,899.98/888.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.08

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