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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.13, 1,244.93 and 488.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.13, 1,244.93 and 488.13 is: 673.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.13 : 1,244.93 = 488.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.13/1,244.93 = 488.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.13x = 1,244.93 × 488.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.13x = 607,682.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,682.68/902.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.61

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