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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.84, 1,110.76 and 490.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.84, 1,110.76 and 490.03 is: 676.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.84 : 1,110.76 = 490.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.84/1,110.76 = 490.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.84x = 1,110.76 × 490.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.84x = 544,305.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,305.72/804.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.29

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