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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.54, 1,362.28 and 497.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.54, 1,362.28 and 497.12 is: 745.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.54 : 1,362.28 = 497.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.54/1,362.28 = 497.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.54x = 1,362.28 × 497.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.54x = 677,216.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,216.63/908.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.39

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