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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.90, 1,357.32 and 488.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.90, 1,357.32 and 488.58 is: 732.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.90 : 1,357.32 = 488.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.90/1,357.32 = 488.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.90x = 1,357.32 × 488.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.90x = 663,159.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,159.41/904.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.85

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