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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.52, 1,253.72 and 494.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.52, 1,253.72 and 494.52 is: 682.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.52 : 1,253.72 = 494.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.52/1,253.72 = 494.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.52x = 1,253.72 × 494.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.52x = 619,989.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,989.61/908.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.42

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