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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.47, 1,197.17 and 494.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.47, 1,197.17 and 494.45 is: 682.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.47 : 1,197.17 = 494.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.47/1,197.17 = 494.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.47x = 1,197.17 × 494.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.47x = 591,932.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,932.25/867.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.37

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