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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.44, 1,170.84 and 494.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.44, 1,170.84 and 494.44 is: 682.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.44 : 1,170.84 = 494.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.44/1,170.84 = 494.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.44x = 1,170.84 × 494.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.44x = 578,910.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,910.13/848.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.32

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