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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.31, 1,245.20 and 488.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.31, 1,245.20 and 488.31 is: 673.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.31 : 1,245.20 = 488.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.31/1,245.20 = 488.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.31x = 1,245.20 × 488.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.31x = 608,043.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,043.61/902.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.87

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