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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.49, 1,111.09 and 490.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.49, 1,111.09 and 490.61 is: 676.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.49 : 1,111.09 = 490.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.49/1,111.09 = 490.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.49x = 1,111.09 × 490.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.49x = 545,109.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,109.47/805.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.74

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