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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.01, 1,350.37 and 488.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.01, 1,350.37 and 488.66 is: 733.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.01 : 1,350.37 = 488.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.01/1,350.37 = 488.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.01x = 1,350.37 × 488.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.01x = 659,871.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,871.80/900.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.19

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