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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.64, 1,251.15 and 492.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.64, 1,251.15 and 492.64 is: 679.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.64 : 1,251.15 = 492.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.64/1,251.15 = 492.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.64x = 1,251.15 × 492.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.64x = 616,366.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,366.54/906.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.84

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