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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905, 1,357.47 and 494.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905, 1,357.47 and 494.03 is: 741.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905 : 1,357.47 = 494.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905/1,357.47 = 494.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905x = 1,357.47 × 494.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905x = 670,630.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,630.90/905
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.03

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