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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.54, 1,191.63 and 490.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.54, 1,191.63 and 490.49 is: 676.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.54 : 1,191.63 = 490.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.54/1,191.63 = 490.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.54x = 1,191.63 × 490.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.54x = 584,482.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,482.60/863.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.84

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