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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.28, 1,191.30 and 490.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.28, 1,191.30 and 490.22 is: 676.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.28 : 1,191.30 = 490.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.28/1,191.30 = 490.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.28x = 1,191.30 × 490.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.28x = 583,999.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,999.09/863.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.49

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