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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.06, 1,356.36 and 493.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.06, 1,356.36 and 493.58 is: 739.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.06 : 1,356.36 = 493.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.06/1,356.36 = 493.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.06x = 1,356.36 × 493.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.06x = 669,465.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,465.39/905.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.70

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