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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.59, 1,220.64 and 491.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.59, 1,220.64 and 491.59 is: 678.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.59 : 1,220.64 = 491.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.59/1,220.64 = 491.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.59x = 1,220.64 × 491.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.59x = 600,054.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,054.42/884.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.34

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