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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.74, 1,110.81 and 490.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.74, 1,110.81 and 490.21 is: 676.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.74 : 1,110.81 = 490.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.74/1,110.81 = 490.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.74x = 1,110.81 × 490.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.74x = 544,524.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,524.57/804.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.65

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