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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.47, 1,242.63 and 507.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.47, 1,242.63 and 507.48 is: 700.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.47 : 1,242.63 = 507.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.47/1,242.63 = 507.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.47x = 1,242.63 × 507.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.47x = 630,609.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,609.87/900.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.31

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