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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.38, 1,361.46 and 496.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.38, 1,361.46 and 496.02 is: 744.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.38 : 1,361.46 = 496.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.38/1,361.46 = 496.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.38x = 1,361.46 × 496.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.38x = 675,311.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,311.39/907.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.24

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