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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.40, 1,220.54 and 491.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.40, 1,220.54 and 491.44 is: 678.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.40 : 1,220.54 = 491.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.40/1,220.54 = 491.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.40x = 1,220.54 × 491.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.40x = 599,822.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,822.18/884.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.22

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