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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.06, 1,362.93 and 498.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.06, 1,362.93 and 498.05 is: 747.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.06 : 1,362.93 = 498.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.06/1,362.93 = 498.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.06x = 1,362.93 × 498.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.06x = 678,803.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,803.72/908.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.53

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