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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.43, 1,358.55 and 494.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.43, 1,358.55 and 494.42 is: 741.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.43 : 1,358.55 = 494.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.43/1,358.55 = 494.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.43x = 1,358.55 × 494.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.43x = 671,697.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,697.69/905.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.85

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