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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.21, 1,111.05 and 490.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.21, 1,111.05 and 490.37 is: 676.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.21 : 1,111.05 = 490.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.21/1,111.05 = 490.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.21x = 1,111.05 × 490.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.21x = 544,820.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,820.03/805.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.62

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