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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.18, 1,115.49 and 497.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.18, 1,115.49 and 497.50 is: 686.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.18 : 1,115.49 = 497.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.18/1,115.49 = 497.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.18x = 1,115.49 × 497.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.18x = 554,956.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,956.28/808.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.67

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