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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.17, 1,255.95 and 496.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.17, 1,255.95 and 496.17 is: 684.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.17 : 1,255.95 = 496.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.17/1,255.95 = 496.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.17x = 1,255.95 × 496.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.17x = 623,164.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,164.71/910.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.67

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