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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.90, 1,110.63 and 490

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.90, 1,110.63 and 490 is: 676.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.90 : 1,110.63 = 490 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.90/1,110.63 = 490/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.90x = 1,110.63 × 490
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.90x = 544,208.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,208.70/804.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.12

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