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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.13, 1,249.08 and 491.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.13, 1,249.08 and 491.13 is: 677.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.13 : 1,249.08 = 491.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.13/1,249.08 = 491.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.13x = 1,249.08 × 491.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.13x = 613,458.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,458.20/905.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.76

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