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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.08, 1,251.77 and 493.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.08, 1,251.77 and 493.08 is: 680.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.08 : 1,251.77 = 493.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.08/1,251.77 = 493.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.08x = 1,251.77 × 493.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.08x = 617,219.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,219.79/907.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.45

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