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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.43, 1,197.05 and 494.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.43, 1,197.05 and 494.42 is: 682.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.43 : 1,197.05 = 494.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.43/1,197.05 = 494.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.43x = 1,197.05 × 494.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.43x = 591,845.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,845.98/867.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.30

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