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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.15, 1,356.15 and 494.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.15, 1,356.15 and 494.57 is: 740.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.15 : 1,356.15 = 494.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.15/1,356.15 = 494.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.15x = 1,356.15 × 494.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.15x = 670,704.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,704.32/905.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.99

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