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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.63, 1,252.52 and 493.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.63, 1,252.52 and 493.63 is: 681.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.63 : 1,252.52 = 493.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.63/1,252.52 = 493.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.63x = 1,252.52 × 493.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.63x = 618,281.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,281.45/907.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.20

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