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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.56, 1,356.93 and 494.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.56, 1,356.93 and 494.29 is: 741.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.56 : 1,356.93 = 494.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.56/1,356.93 = 494.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.56x = 1,356.93 × 494.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.56x = 670,716.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,716.93/904.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.48

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