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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.37, 1,352.40 and 490.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.37, 1,352.40 and 490.63 is: 735.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.37 : 1,352.40 = 490.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.37/1,352.40 = 490.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.37x = 1,352.40 × 490.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.37x = 663,528.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,528.01/902.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.32

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