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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.05, 1,114.85 and 493.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.05, 1,114.85 and 493.22 is: 680.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.05 : 1,114.85 = 493.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.05/1,114.85 = 493.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.05x = 1,114.85 × 493.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.05x = 549,858.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,858.28/808.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.48

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