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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.37, 1,358.57 and 488.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.37, 1,358.57 and 488.90 is: 733.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.37 : 1,358.57 = 488.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.37/1,358.57 = 488.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.37x = 1,358.57 × 488.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.37x = 664,204.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,204.40/905.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.63

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