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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.93, 1,351.44 and 491.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.93, 1,351.44 and 491.04 is: 734.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.93 : 1,351.44 = 491.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.93/1,351.44 = 491.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.93x = 1,351.44 × 491.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.93x = 663,611.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,611.10/902.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.96

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