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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.12, 1,253.22 and 494.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.12, 1,253.22 and 494.12 is: 681.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.12 : 1,253.22 = 494.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.12/1,253.22 = 494.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.12x = 1,253.22 × 494.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.12x = 619,241.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,241.07/908.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.89

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