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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.47, 1,366.40 and 494.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.47, 1,366.40 and 494.03 is: 741.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.47 : 1,366.40 = 494.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.47/1,366.40 = 494.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.47x = 1,366.40 × 494.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.47x = 675,033.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,033.29/910.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.41

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