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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.45, 1,244.01 and 487.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.45, 1,244.01 and 487.45 is: 672.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.45 : 1,244.01 = 487.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.45/1,244.01 = 487.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.45x = 1,244.01 × 487.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.45x = 606,394.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,394.73/901.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.69

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