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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.38, 1,248.05 and 490.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.38, 1,248.05 and 490.38 is: 676.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.38 : 1,248.05 = 490.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.38/1,248.05 = 490.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.38x = 1,248.05 × 490.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.38x = 612,018.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,018.76/904.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.73

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