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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.89, 1,110.79 and 490.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.89, 1,110.79 and 490.10 is: 676.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.89 : 1,110.79 = 490.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.89/1,110.79 = 490.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.89x = 1,110.79 × 490.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.89x = 544,398.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,398.18/804.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.36

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