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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.08, 1,363.32 and 498.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.08, 1,363.32 and 498.44 is: 747.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.08 : 1,363.32 = 498.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.08/1,363.32 = 498.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.08x = 1,363.32 × 498.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.08x = 679,533.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,533.22/909.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.50

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