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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.04, 1,357.80 and 494.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.04, 1,357.80 and 494.68 is: 741.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.04 : 1,357.80 = 494.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.04/1,357.80 = 494.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.04x = 1,357.80 × 494.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.04x = 671,676.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,676.50/906.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.33

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