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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.45, 1,191.40 and 490.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.45, 1,191.40 and 490.44 is: 676.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.45 : 1,191.40 = 490.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.45/1,191.40 = 490.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.45x = 1,191.40 × 490.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.45x = 584,307.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,307.76/863.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.72

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