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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.44, 1,351.13 and 490.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.44, 1,351.13 and 490.77 is: 735.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.44 : 1,351.13 = 490.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.44/1,351.13 = 490.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.44x = 1,351.13 × 490.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.44x = 663,091.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,091.62/901.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.59

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