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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.45, 1,256.42 and 496.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.45, 1,256.42 and 496.45 is: 685.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.45 : 1,256.42 = 496.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.45/1,256.42 = 496.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.45x = 1,256.42 × 496.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.45x = 623,740.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,740.94/910.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.09

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