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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.67, 1,191.89 and 490.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.67, 1,191.89 and 490.64 is: 677.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.67 : 1,191.89 = 490.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.67/1,191.89 = 490.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.67x = 1,191.89 × 490.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.67x = 584,793.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,793.12/863.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.10

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