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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.43, 1,171.99 and 490.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.43, 1,171.99 and 490.43 is: 676.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.43 : 1,171.99 = 490.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.43/1,171.99 = 490.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.43x = 1,171.99 × 490.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.43x = 574,776.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,776.60/849.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.67

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