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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.13, 1,246.32 and 489.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.13, 1,246.32 and 489.13 is: 675.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.13 : 1,246.32 = 489.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.13/1,246.32 = 489.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.13x = 1,246.32 × 489.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.13x = 609,606.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,606.27/903.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.00

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