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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.25, 1,164.90 and 490.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.25, 1,164.90 and 490.21 is: 676.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.25 : 1,164.90 = 490.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.25/1,164.90 = 490.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.25x = 1,164.90 × 490.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.25x = 571,042.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,042.72/844.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.39

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