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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.42, 1,249.46 and 491.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.42, 1,249.46 and 491.42 is: 678.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.42 : 1,249.46 = 491.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.42/1,249.46 = 491.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.42x = 1,249.46 × 491.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.42x = 614,009.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,009.63/905.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.15

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