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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.08, 1,247.66 and 500.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.08, 1,247.66 and 500.28 is: 690.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.08 : 1,247.66 = 500.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.08/1,247.66 = 500.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.08x = 1,247.66 × 500.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.08x = 624,179.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,179.34/904.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.40

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