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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.06, 1,164.87 and 490.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.06, 1,164.87 and 490.10 is: 676.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.06 : 1,164.87 = 490.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.06/1,164.87 = 490.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.06x = 1,164.87 × 490.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.06x = 570,902.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,902.83/844.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.37

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