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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.41, 1,243.94 and 487.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.41, 1,243.94 and 487.41 is: 672.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.41 : 1,243.94 = 487.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.41/1,243.94 = 487.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.41x = 1,243.94 × 487.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.41x = 606,310.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,310.01/901.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.62

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