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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.01, 1,254.45 and 495.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.01, 1,254.45 and 495.01 is: 683.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.01 : 1,254.45 = 495.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.01/1,254.45 = 495.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.01x = 1,254.45 × 495.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.01x = 620,962.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,962.82/909.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.12

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