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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.33, 1,115.22 and 493.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.33, 1,115.22 and 493.51 is: 680.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.33 : 1,115.22 = 493.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.33/1,115.22 = 493.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.33x = 1,115.22 × 493.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.33x = 550,372.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,372.22/808.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.88

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