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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.62, 1,249.76 and 491.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.62, 1,249.76 and 491.62 is: 678.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.62 : 1,249.76 = 491.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.62/1,249.76 = 491.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.62x = 1,249.76 × 491.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.62x = 614,407.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,407.01/905.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.44

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