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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.54, 1,248.25 and 490.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.54, 1,248.25 and 490.54 is: 676.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.54 : 1,248.25 = 490.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.54/1,248.25 = 490.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.54x = 1,248.25 × 490.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.54x = 612,316.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,316.56/904.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.94

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