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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.46, 1,204.43 and 494.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.46, 1,204.43 and 494.91 is: 742.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.46 : 1,204.43 = 494.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.46/1,204.43 = 494.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.46x = 1,204.43 × 494.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.46x = 596,081.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,081.98/802.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.82

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