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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.48, 1,110.36 and 489.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.48, 1,110.36 and 489.85 is: 676.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.48 : 1,110.36 = 489.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.48/1,110.36 = 489.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.48x = 1,110.36 × 489.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.48x = 543,908.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,908.23/804.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.10

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