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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.91, 1,110.79 and 486.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.91, 1,110.79 and 486.04 is: 670.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.91 : 1,110.79 = 486.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.91/1,110.79 = 486.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.91x = 1,110.79 × 486.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.91x = 539,888.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,888.37/804.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.74

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