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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.13, 1,253.22 and 494.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.13, 1,253.22 and 494.13 is: 681.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.13 : 1,253.22 = 494.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.13/1,253.22 = 494.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.13x = 1,253.22 × 494.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.13x = 619,253.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,253.60/908.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.90

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