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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.06, 1,171.47 and 490.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.06, 1,171.47 and 490.06 is: 676.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.06 : 1,171.47 = 490.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.06/1,171.47 = 490.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.06x = 1,171.47 × 490.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.06x = 574,084.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,084.73/849.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.15

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