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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.18, 1,115.30 and 493.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.18, 1,115.30 and 493.41 is: 680.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.18 : 1,115.30 = 493.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.18/1,115.30 = 493.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.18x = 1,115.30 × 493.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.18x = 550,300.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,300.17/808.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.91

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