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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.02, 1,350.39 and 488.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.02, 1,350.39 and 488.67 is: 733.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.02 : 1,350.39 = 488.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.02/1,350.39 = 488.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.02x = 1,350.39 × 488.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.02x = 659,895.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,895.08/900.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.20

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