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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.33, 1,220.33 and 491.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.33, 1,220.33 and 491.35 is: 678.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.33 : 1,220.33 = 491.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.33/1,220.33 = 491.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.33x = 1,220.33 × 491.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.33x = 599,609.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,609.15/884.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.04

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