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