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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.47, 1,191.62 and 490.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.47, 1,191.62 and 490.51 is: 676.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.47 : 1,191.62 = 490.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.47/1,191.62 = 490.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.47x = 1,191.62 × 490.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.47x = 584,506.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,506.21/863.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.93

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