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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.98, 1,364.04 and 498.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.98, 1,364.04 and 498.37 is: 747.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.98 : 1,364.04 = 498.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.98/1,364.04 = 498.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.98x = 1,364.04 × 498.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.98x = 679,796.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,796.61/908.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.87

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