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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.09, 1,246.27 and 489.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.09, 1,246.27 and 489.09 is: 674.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.09 : 1,246.27 = 489.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.09/1,246.27 = 489.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.09x = 1,246.27 × 489.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.09x = 609,542.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,542.56/903.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.95

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