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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.41, 1,256.37 and 496.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.41, 1,256.37 and 496.41 is: 685.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.41 : 1,256.37 = 496.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.41/1,256.37 = 496.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.41x = 1,256.37 × 496.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.41x = 623,674.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,674.63/910.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.05

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