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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.50, 1,242.69 and 486.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.50, 1,242.69 and 486.50 is: 671.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.50 : 1,242.69 = 486.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.50/1,242.69 = 486.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.50x = 1,242.69 × 486.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.50x = 604,568.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,568.69/900.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.37

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