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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.51, 1,363.31 and 497.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.51, 1,363.31 and 497.57 is: 746.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.51 : 1,363.31 = 497.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.51/1,363.31 = 497.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.51x = 1,363.31 × 497.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.51x = 678,339.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,339.67/908.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.65

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