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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.36, 1,246.49 and 510.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.36, 1,246.49 and 510.33 is: 704.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.36 : 1,246.49 = 510.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.36/1,246.49 = 510.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.36x = 1,246.49 × 510.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.36x = 636,112.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,112.46/903.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.17

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