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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.49, 1,208.40 and 496.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.49, 1,208.40 and 496.48 is: 745.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.49 : 1,208.40 = 496.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.49/1,208.40 = 496.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.49x = 1,208.40 × 496.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.49x = 599,946.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,946.43/804.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.75

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