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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.35, 1,358.46 and 494.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.35, 1,358.46 and 494.55 is: 741.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.35 : 1,358.46 = 494.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.35/1,358.46 = 494.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.35x = 1,358.46 × 494.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.35x = 671,826.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,826.39/906.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.25

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