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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.07, 1,246.23 and 489.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.07, 1,246.23 and 489.07 is: 674.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.07 : 1,246.23 = 489.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.07/1,246.23 = 489.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.07x = 1,246.23 × 489.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.07x = 609,487.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,487.47/903.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.91

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