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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.12, 1,246.31 and 489.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.12, 1,246.31 and 489.12 is: 674.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.12 : 1,246.31 = 489.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.12/1,246.31 = 489.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.12x = 1,246.31 × 489.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.12x = 609,592.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,592.70/903.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.99

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