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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.02, 1,364.94 and 493.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.02, 1,364.94 and 493.68 is: 740.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.02 : 1,364.94 = 493.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.02/1,364.94 = 493.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.02x = 1,364.94 × 493.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.02x = 673,843.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,843.58/910.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.47

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