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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.03, 1,247.57 and 490.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.03, 1,247.57 and 490.03 is: 676.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.03 : 1,247.57 = 490.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.03/1,247.57 = 490.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.03x = 1,247.57 × 490.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.03x = 611,346.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,346.73/904.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.25

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