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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.38, 1,191.48 and 490.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.38, 1,191.48 and 490.34 is: 676.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.38 : 1,191.48 = 490.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.38/1,191.48 = 490.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.38x = 1,191.48 × 490.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.38x = 584,230.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,230.30/863.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.68

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