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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.47, 1,220.62 and 491.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.47, 1,220.62 and 491.52 is: 678.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.47 : 1,220.62 = 491.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.47/1,220.62 = 491.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.47x = 1,220.62 × 491.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.47x = 599,959.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,959.14/884.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.33

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