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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.44, 1,220.44 and 491.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.44, 1,220.44 and 491.36 is: 678.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.44 : 1,220.44 = 491.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.44/1,220.44 = 491.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.44x = 1,220.44 × 491.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.44x = 599,675.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,675.40/884.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.03

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