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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.09, 1,249.03 and 491.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.09, 1,249.03 and 491.09 is: 677.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.09 : 1,249.03 = 491.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.09/1,249.03 = 491.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.09x = 1,249.03 × 491.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.09x = 613,386.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,386.14/905.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.71

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