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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.50, 1,104.69 and 490

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.50, 1,104.69 and 490 is: 676.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.50 : 1,104.69 = 490 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.50/1,104.69 = 490/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.50x = 1,104.69 × 490
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.50x = 541,298.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,298.10/800.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.20

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