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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.34, 1,246.62 and 489.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.34, 1,246.62 and 489.34 is: 675.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.34 : 1,246.62 = 489.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.34/1,246.62 = 489.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.34x = 1,246.62 × 489.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.34x = 610,021.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,021.03/903.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.30

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