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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.14, 1,247.70 and 490.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.14, 1,247.70 and 490.14 is: 676.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.14 : 1,247.70 = 490.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.14/1,247.70 = 490.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.14x = 1,247.70 × 490.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.14x = 611,547.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,547.68/904.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.39

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