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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.31, 1,220.36 and 491.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.31, 1,220.36 and 491.34 is: 678.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.31 : 1,220.36 = 491.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.31/1,220.36 = 491.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.31x = 1,220.36 × 491.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.31x = 599,609.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,609.23/884.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.05

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