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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.46, 1,220.52 and 491.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.46, 1,220.52 and 491.49 is: 678.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.46 : 1,220.52 = 491.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.46/1,220.52 = 491.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.46x = 1,220.52 × 491.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.46x = 599,873.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,873.37/884.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.24

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