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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.27, 1,220.29 and 491.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.27, 1,220.29 and 491.32 is: 678.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.27 : 1,220.29 = 491.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.27/1,220.29 = 491.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.27x = 1,220.29 × 491.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.27x = 599,552.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,552.88/884.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.02

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