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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.57, 1,245.54 and 488.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.57, 1,245.54 and 488.57 is: 674.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.57 : 1,245.54 = 488.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.57/1,245.54 = 488.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.57x = 1,245.54 × 488.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.57x = 608,524.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,524.81/902.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.22

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