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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.38, 1,220.49 and 491.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.38, 1,220.49 and 491.41 is: 678.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.38 : 1,220.49 = 491.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.38/1,220.49 = 491.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.38x = 1,220.49 × 491.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.38x = 599,760.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,760.99/884.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.17

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