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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.04, 1,251.70 and 493.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.04, 1,251.70 and 493.04 is: 680.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.04 : 1,251.70 = 493.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.04/1,251.70 = 493.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.04x = 1,251.70 × 493.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.04x = 617,140.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,140.06/907.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.39

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