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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.46, 1,350.26 and 489.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.46, 1,350.26 and 489.48 is: 733.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.46 : 1,350.26 = 489.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.46/1,350.26 = 489.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.46x = 1,350.26 × 489.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.46x = 660,925.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,925.26/900.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.99

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