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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.02, 1,246.15 and 504.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.02, 1,246.15 and 504.68 is: 696.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.02 : 1,246.15 = 504.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.02/1,246.15 = 504.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.02x = 1,246.15 × 504.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.02x = 628,913.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,913.65/903.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.46

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