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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.33, 1,246.46 and 504.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.33, 1,246.46 and 504.97 is: 696.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.33 : 1,246.46 = 504.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.33/1,246.46 = 504.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.33x = 1,246.46 × 504.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.33x = 629,424.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,424.91/903.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.78

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