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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905, 1,356.48 and 494

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905, 1,356.48 and 494 is: 740.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905 : 1,356.48 = 494 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905/1,356.48 = 494/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905x = 1,356.48 × 494
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905x = 670,101.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,101.12/905
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.44

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