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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.51, 1,220.68 and 491.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.51, 1,220.68 and 491.53 is: 678.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.51 : 1,220.68 = 491.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.51/1,220.68 = 491.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.51x = 1,220.68 × 491.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.51x = 599,998.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,998.38/884.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.34

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