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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.37, 1,352.88 and 491.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.37, 1,352.88 and 491.48 is: 736.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.37 : 1,352.88 = 491.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.37/1,352.88 = 491.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.37x = 1,352.88 × 491.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.37x = 664,913.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,913.46/903.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.04

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