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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.32, 1,205.17 and 490.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.32, 1,205.17 and 490.03 is: 676.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.32 : 1,205.17 = 490.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.32/1,205.17 = 490.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.32x = 1,205.17 × 490.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.32x = 590,565.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,565.22/873.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.23

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