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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.40, 1,158.44 and 490

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.40, 1,158.44 and 490 is: 676.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.40 : 1,158.44 = 490 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.40/1,158.44 = 490/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.40x = 1,158.44 × 490
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.40x = 567,635.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,635.60/839.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.24

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