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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.41, 1,357.43 and 494.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.41, 1,357.43 and 494.52 is: 740.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.41 : 1,357.43 = 494.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.41/1,357.43 = 494.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.41x = 1,357.43 × 494.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.41x = 671,275.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,275.67/906.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.59

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