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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.16, 1,164.88 and 494.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.16, 1,164.88 and 494.80 is: 682.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.16 : 1,164.88 = 494.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.16/1,164.88 = 494.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.16x = 1,164.88 × 494.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.16x = 576,382.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,382.62/844.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.79

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