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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.27, 1,191.03 and 490.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.27, 1,191.03 and 490.12 is: 676.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.27 : 1,191.03 = 490.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.27/1,191.03 = 490.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.27x = 1,191.03 × 490.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.27x = 583,747.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,747.62/863.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.21

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