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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.60, 1,220.74 and 491.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.60, 1,220.74 and 491.64 is: 678.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.60 : 1,220.74 = 491.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.60/1,220.74 = 491.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.60x = 1,220.74 × 491.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.60x = 600,164.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,164.61/884.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.46

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