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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.35, 1,115.37 and 493.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.35, 1,115.37 and 493.36 is: 680.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.35 : 1,115.37 = 493.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.35/1,115.37 = 493.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.35x = 1,115.37 × 493.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.35x = 550,276.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,276.15/808.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.74

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