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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.38, 1,253.57 and 494.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.38, 1,253.57 and 494.38 is: 682.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.38 : 1,253.57 = 494.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.38/1,253.57 = 494.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.38x = 1,253.57 × 494.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.38x = 619,739.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,739.94/908.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.25

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