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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.34, 1,220.40 and 491.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.34, 1,220.40 and 491.40 is: 678.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.34 : 1,220.40 = 491.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.34/1,220.40 = 491.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.34x = 1,220.40 × 491.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.34x = 599,704.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,704.56/884.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.14

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