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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.31, 1,358.45 and 495.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.31, 1,358.45 and 495.26 is: 742.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.31 : 1,358.45 = 495.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.31/1,358.45 = 495.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.31x = 1,358.45 × 495.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.31x = 672,789.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,789.88/906.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.34

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