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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903, 1,246.46 and 627.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903, 1,246.46 and 627.16 is: 865.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903 : 1,246.46 = 627.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903/1,246.46 = 627.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903x = 1,246.46 × 627.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903x = 781,729.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,729.85/903
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.70

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