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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.46, 1,354.70 and 492.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.46, 1,354.70 and 492.60 is: 739.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.46 : 1,354.70 = 492.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.46/1,354.70 = 492.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.46x = 1,354.70 × 492.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.46x = 667,325.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,325.22/902.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.45

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