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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.13, 1,251.84 and 493.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.13, 1,251.84 and 493.13 is: 680.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.13 : 1,251.84 = 493.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.13/1,251.84 = 493.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.13x = 1,251.84 × 493.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.13x = 617,319.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,319.86/907.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.52

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