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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.28, 1,110 and 493.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.28, 1,110 and 493.84 is: 681.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.28 : 1,110 = 493.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.28/1,110 = 493.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.28x = 1,110 × 493.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.28x = 548,162.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,162.40/804.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.56

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