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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.10, 1,246.28 and 489.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.10, 1,246.28 and 489.10 is: 674.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.10 : 1,246.28 = 489.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.10/1,246.28 = 489.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.10x = 1,246.28 × 489.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.10x = 609,549.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,549.99/903.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.95

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