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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.40, 1,220.47 and 491.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.40, 1,220.47 and 491.43 is: 678.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.40 : 1,220.47 = 491.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.40/1,220.47 = 491.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.40x = 1,220.47 × 491.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.40x = 599,775.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,775.57/884.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.17

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