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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.22, 1,191.24 and 490.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.22, 1,191.24 and 490.20 is: 676.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.22 : 1,191.24 = 490.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.22/1,191.24 = 490.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.22x = 1,191.24 × 490.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.22x = 583,944.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,944.01/863.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.47

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