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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.92, 1,110.50 and 490.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.92, 1,110.50 and 490.06 is: 676.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.92 : 1,110.50 = 490.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.92/1,110.50 = 490.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.92x = 1,110.50 × 490.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.92x = 544,211.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,211.63/804.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.11

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