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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.78, 1,110.59 and 490.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.78, 1,110.59 and 490.16 is: 676.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.78 : 1,110.59 = 490.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.78/1,110.59 = 490.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.78x = 1,110.59 × 490.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.78x = 544,358.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,358.79/804.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.41

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