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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.32, 1,351.35 and 490.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.32, 1,351.35 and 490.65 is: 735.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.32 : 1,351.35 = 490.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.32/1,351.35 = 490.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.32x = 1,351.35 × 490.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.32x = 663,039.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,039.88/901.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.63

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