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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.28, 1,250.66 and 492.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.28, 1,250.66 and 492.28 is: 679.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.28 : 1,250.66 = 492.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.28/1,250.66 = 492.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.28x = 1,250.66 × 492.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.28x = 615,674.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,674.90/906.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.34

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