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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.05, 1,351.94 and 484.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.05, 1,351.94 and 484.54 is: 726.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.05 : 1,351.94 = 484.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.05/1,351.94 = 484.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.05x = 1,351.94 × 484.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.05x = 655,070.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,070.81/902.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.20

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