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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.66, 1,110.60 and 490.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.66, 1,110.60 and 490.02 is: 676.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.66 : 1,110.60 = 490.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.66/1,110.60 = 490.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.66x = 1,110.60 × 490.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.66x = 544,217.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,217.76/804.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.34

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