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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.50, 1,110.30 and 494

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.50, 1,110.30 and 494 is: 681.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.50 : 1,110.30 = 494 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.50/1,110.30 = 494/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.50x = 1,110.30 × 494
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.50x = 548,488.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,488.20/804.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.78

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