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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.62, 1,353.37 and 490.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.62, 1,353.37 and 490.06 is: 736.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.62 : 1,353.37 = 490.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.62/1,353.37 = 490.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.62x = 1,353.37 × 490.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.62x = 663,232.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,232.50/900.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.42

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