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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.97, 1,350.08 and 484.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.97, 1,350.08 and 484.47 is: 725.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.97 : 1,350.08 = 484.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.97/1,350.08 = 484.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.97x = 1,350.08 × 484.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.97x = 654,070.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,070.84/901.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.16

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