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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.50, 1,253.73 and 494.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.50, 1,253.73 and 494.50 is: 682.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.50 : 1,253.73 = 494.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.50/1,253.73 = 494.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.50x = 1,253.73 × 494.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.50x = 619,969.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,969.49/908.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.41

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