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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.53, 1,242.73 and 486.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.53, 1,242.73 and 486.53 is: 671.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.53 : 1,242.73 = 486.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.53/1,242.73 = 486.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.53x = 1,242.73 × 486.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.53x = 604,629.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,629.75/900.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.41

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