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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.12, 1,362.35 and 497.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.12, 1,362.35 and 497.03 is: 745.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.12 : 1,362.35 = 497.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.12/1,362.35 = 497.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.12x = 1,362.35 × 497.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.12x = 677,119.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,119.52/908.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.63

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