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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.11, 1,355.54 and 493.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.11, 1,355.54 and 493.44 is: 739.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.11 : 1,355.54 = 493.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.11/1,355.54 = 493.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.11x = 1,355.54 × 493.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.11x = 668,875.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,875.19/904.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.82

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