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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.41, 1,220.53 and 491.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.41, 1,220.53 and 491.46 is: 678.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.41 : 1,220.53 = 491.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.41/1,220.53 = 491.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.41x = 1,220.53 × 491.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.41x = 599,841.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,841.67/884.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.24

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