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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.02, 1,361.97 and 498.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.02, 1,361.97 and 498.47 is: 746.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.02 : 1,361.97 = 498.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.02/1,361.97 = 498.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.02x = 1,361.97 × 498.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.02x = 678,894.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,894.38/909.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.84

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