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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.17, 1,166.30 and 491.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.17, 1,166.30 and 491.04 is: 677.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.17 : 1,166.30 = 491.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.17/1,166.30 = 491.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.17x = 1,166.30 × 491.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.17x = 572,699.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,699.34/845.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.62

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