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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.54, 1,352.54 and 490.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.54, 1,352.54 and 490.58 is: 736.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.54 : 1,352.54 = 490.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.54/1,352.54 = 490.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.54x = 1,352.54 × 490.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.54x = 663,529.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,529.07/901.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.00

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