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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.44, 1,355.63 and 493.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.44, 1,355.63 and 493.77 is: 740.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.44 : 1,355.63 = 493.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.44/1,355.63 = 493.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.44x = 1,355.63 × 493.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.44x = 669,366.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,366.96/904.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.09

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