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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.68, 1,353.52 and 490.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.68, 1,353.52 and 490.84 is: 735.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.68 : 1,353.52 = 490.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.68/1,353.52 = 490.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.68x = 1,353.52 × 490.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.68x = 664,361.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,361.76/902.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.99

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