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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.30, 1,246.53 and 510.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.30, 1,246.53 and 510.36 is: 704.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.30 : 1,246.53 = 510.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.30/1,246.53 = 510.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.30x = 1,246.53 × 510.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.30x = 636,179.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,179.05/903.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.28

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