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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.98, 1,110.54 and 490.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.98, 1,110.54 and 490.14 is: 676.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.98 : 1,110.54 = 490.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.98/1,110.54 = 490.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.98x = 1,110.54 × 490.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.98x = 544,320.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,320.08/804.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.19

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