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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.30, 1,220.34 and 491.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.30, 1,220.34 and 491.30 is: 678.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.30 : 1,220.34 = 491.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.30/1,220.34 = 491.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.30x = 1,220.34 × 491.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.30x = 599,553.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,553.04/884.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.00

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