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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.50, 1,256.49 and 496.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.50, 1,256.49 and 496.50 is: 685.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.50 : 1,256.49 = 496.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.50/1,256.49 = 496.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.50x = 1,256.49 × 496.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.50x = 623,847.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,847.29/910.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.17

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