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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.62, 1,165.42 and 490.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.62, 1,165.42 and 490.58 is: 676.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.62 : 1,165.42 = 490.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.62/1,165.42 = 490.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.62x = 1,165.42 × 490.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.62x = 571,733.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,733.43/844.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.91

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