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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.38, 1,245.28 and 488.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.38, 1,245.28 and 488.38 is: 673.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.38 : 1,245.28 = 488.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.38/1,245.28 = 488.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.38x = 1,245.28 × 488.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.38x = 608,163.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,163.62/902.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.96

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