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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.53, 1,358.01 and 495.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.53, 1,358.01 and 495.09 is: 743.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.53 : 1,358.01 = 495.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.53/1,358.01 = 495.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.53x = 1,358.01 × 495.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.53x = 672,337.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,337.17/904.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.30

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