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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.70, 1,110.58 and 490.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.70, 1,110.58 and 490.15 is: 676.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.70 : 1,110.58 = 490.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.70/1,110.58 = 490.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.70x = 1,110.58 × 490.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.70x = 544,352.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,352.93/804.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.46

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