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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.46, 1,224.71 and 494.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.46, 1,224.71 and 494.47 is: 682.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.46 : 1,224.71 = 494.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.46/1,224.71 = 494.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.46x = 1,224.71 × 494.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.46x = 605,582.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,582.35/887.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.38

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