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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.09, 1,353.54 and 490.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.09, 1,353.54 and 490.61 is: 736.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.09 : 1,353.54 = 490.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.09/1,353.54 = 490.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.09x = 1,353.54 × 490.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.09x = 664,057.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,057.87/902.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.14

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