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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.33, 1,191.36 and 490.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.33, 1,191.36 and 490.30 is: 676.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.33 : 1,191.36 = 490.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.33/1,191.36 = 490.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.33x = 1,191.36 × 490.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.33x = 584,121.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,121.36/863.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.59

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