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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.38, 1,197.01 and 494.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.38, 1,197.01 and 494.30 is: 682.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.38 : 1,197.01 = 494.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.38/1,197.01 = 494.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.38x = 1,197.01 × 494.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.38x = 591,682.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,682.04/867.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.15

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