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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844, 1,164.62 and 490.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844, 1,164.62 and 490.02 is: 676.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844 : 1,164.62 = 490.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844/1,164.62 = 490.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844x = 1,164.62 × 490.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844x = 570,687.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,687.09/844
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.17

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