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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.13, 1,254.60 and 495.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.13, 1,254.60 and 495.13 is: 683.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.13 : 1,254.60 = 495.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.13/1,254.60 = 495.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.13x = 1,254.60 × 495.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.13x = 621,181.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,181.35/909.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.27

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