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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.49, 1,115.64 and 493.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.49, 1,115.64 and 493.81 is: 681.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.49 : 1,115.64 = 493.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.49/1,115.64 = 493.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.49x = 1,115.64 × 493.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.49x = 550,911.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,911.40/808.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.41

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