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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.14, 1,254.61 and 495.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.14, 1,254.61 and 495.14 is: 683.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.14 : 1,254.61 = 495.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.14/1,254.61 = 495.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.14x = 1,254.61 × 495.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.14x = 621,210.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,210.39/909.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.29

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