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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.07, 1,254.50 and 495.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.07, 1,254.50 and 495.07 is: 683.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.07 : 1,254.50 = 495.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.07/1,254.50 = 495.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.07x = 1,254.50 × 495.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.07x = 621,065.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,065.32/909.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.19

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