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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.62, 1,115.85 and 494.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.62, 1,115.85 and 494.40 is: 682.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.62 : 1,115.85 = 494.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.62/1,115.85 = 494.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.62x = 1,115.85 × 494.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.62x = 551,682.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,682.28/808.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.25

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