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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.10, 1,362.60 and 497.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.10, 1,362.60 and 497.43 is: 746.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.10 : 1,362.60 = 497.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.10/1,362.60 = 497.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.10x = 1,362.60 × 497.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.10x = 677,798.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,798.12/908.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.39

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