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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.03, 1,166.24 and 490.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.03, 1,166.24 and 490.95 is: 677.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.03 : 1,166.24 = 490.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.03/1,166.24 = 490.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.03x = 1,166.24 × 490.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.03x = 572,563.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,563.07/845.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.57

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