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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.24, 1,364.50 and 498.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.24, 1,364.50 and 498.68 is: 748.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.24 : 1,364.50 = 498.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.24/1,364.50 = 498.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.24x = 1,364.50 × 498.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.24x = 680,448.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,448.86/909.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.37

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