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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.44, 1,291.36 and 490.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.44, 1,291.36 and 490.48 is: 736.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.44 : 1,291.36 = 490.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.44/1,291.36 = 490.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.44x = 1,291.36 × 490.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.44x = 633,386.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,386.25/860.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.12

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