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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.26, 1,351.50 and 490.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.26, 1,351.50 and 490.28 is: 735.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.26 : 1,351.50 = 490.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.26/1,351.50 = 490.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.26x = 1,351.50 × 490.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.26x = 662,613.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,613.42/901.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.21

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