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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.06, 1,253.12 and 494.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.06, 1,253.12 and 494.06 is: 681.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.06 : 1,253.12 = 494.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.06/1,253.12 = 494.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.06x = 1,253.12 × 494.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.06x = 619,116.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,116.47/908.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.80

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