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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.18, 1,356.94 and 493.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.18, 1,356.94 and 493.22 is: 740.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.18 : 1,356.94 = 493.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.18/1,356.94 = 493.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.18x = 1,356.94 × 493.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.18x = 669,269.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,269.95/904.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.20

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