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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.44, 1,158.40 and 490.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.44, 1,158.40 and 490.16 is: 676.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.44 : 1,158.40 = 490.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.44/1,158.40 = 490.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.44x = 1,158.40 × 490.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.44x = 567,801.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,801.34/839.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.40

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